Adding and Subtracting Fun: Equations and Number Lines

Lily has 5 apples. She buys 3 more apples. How many apples does she have now? Write an equation to show your work.

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Tom has 10 candies. He gives 4 candies to his friend. How many candies does Tom have left? Use a number line to help you solve.

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There are 8 birds on a tree. 2 more birds join them. How many birds are there in total? Write an equation for this problem.

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Sarah has 12 stickers. She loses 5 stickers. How many stickers does she have now? Use a number line to find the answer.

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A farmer has 15 cows. He sells 7 cows. How many cows does he have left? Write an equation to represent this situation.

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In a box, there are 9 toys. If 3 toys are taken out, how many toys remain in the box? Use a number line to solve this problem.

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Emma has 6 balloons. She gets 4 more balloons for her birthday. How many balloons does she have now? Write an equation to show your work.

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There are 20 students in a class. If 5 students go home early, how many students are still in the class? Use a number line to help you find the answer.

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Jack has 14 marbles. He wins 6 more marbles in a game. How many marbles does Jack have now? Write an equation for this problem.

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A library has 30 books. If 10 books are checked out, how many books are left in the library? Use a number line to solve this problem.

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