Solving Two-Step Word Problems with Diagrams & Equations

Lily has 5 apples. She buys 3 more apples. How many apples does she have now? Draw a picture to help you solve it.

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Tom has 10 marbles. He gives 4 marbles to his friend. Then, he finds 2 more marbles. How many marbles does Tom have now? Write an equation to show your work.

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Sara has 8 balloons. 3 balloons pop. She buys 5 more balloons. How many balloons does she have now? Use a diagram to help you solve this problem.

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In a garden, there are 6 red flowers and 4 blue flowers. If 2 red flowers are picked, how many flowers are left in the garden? Write an equation to find the answer.

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A box has 12 chocolates. If 3 chocolates are eaten and then 5 more are added, how many chocolates are in the box now? Draw a picture to visualize the problem.

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Ben has 15 stickers. He gives 6 stickers to his sister and then buys 4 more. How many stickers does Ben have now? Write an equation to solve this problem.

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Emma has 20 candies. She shares 8 candies with her friends and then buys 5 more. How many candies does she have now? Use a diagram to help you solve it.

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There are 10 birds on a tree. 3 birds fly away, and then 5 more birds come to the tree. How many birds are on the tree now? Write an equation to show your work.

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A toy store has 25 toys. If 10 toys are sold and then 5 new toys arrive, how many toys are in the store now? Draw a picture to help you solve this problem.

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Jack has 30 baseball cards. He gives 10 cards to his friend and then buys 15 more cards. How many baseball cards does Jack have now? Write an equation to find the answer.

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