Solving Word Problems with Strip Diagrams for 2nd Grade

Lily has 5 apples. She buys 3 more apples. How many apples does she have now? Draw a strip diagram to show this problem.

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Tom has 10 marbles. He gives 4 marbles to his friend. How many marbles does Tom have left? Create a strip diagram to illustrate this.

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There are 7 birds on a tree. 2 more birds join them. How many birds are there in total? Use a strip diagram to represent the situation.

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Emma has 12 stickers. She uses 5 stickers for her project. How many stickers does she have remaining? Draw a strip diagram to solve this problem.

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A box has 8 chocolates. If 3 chocolates are eaten, how many chocolates are left in the box? Create a strip diagram to show your work.

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In a garden, there are 15 flowers. 6 flowers bloom. How many flowers are still not bloomed? Use a strip diagram to help you find the answer.

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Jack has 9 toy cars. He buys 4 more toy cars. How many toy cars does Jack have now? Draw a strip diagram to visualize this problem.

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Sofia has 20 candies. She gives 7 candies to her friends. How many candies does she have left? Create a strip diagram to represent this situation.

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There are 14 students in a class. 5 students go home early. How many students are still in the class? Use a strip diagram to solve this problem.

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A farmer has 30 apples. He sells 12 apples at the market. How many apples does he have left? Draw a strip diagram to illustrate your answer.

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