Solving Two-Step Word Problems with Diagrams and Checks

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

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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? Check your work by counting the marbles in your diagram.

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Sarah has 8 stickers. She gives 3 stickers to her brother and then buys 5 more. How many stickers does she have now? Use a diagram to help you solve.

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A farmer has 12 chickens. He sells 5 chickens and then buys 3 more. How many chickens does he have now? Draw a diagram to visualize the problem.

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In a box, there are 15 crayons. If 6 crayons are taken out and then 4 new crayons are added, how many crayons are in the box now? Check your work with a diagram.

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Emma has 20 candies. She eats 7 candies and then shares 5 with her friends. How many candies does she have left? Use a diagram to help you check your answer.

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A library has 30 books. If 10 books are borrowed and then 5 new books are added, how many books are in the library now? Draw a diagram to show your calculations.

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Jake has 25 toy cars. He gives away 10 cars and then receives 8 more as a gift. How many toy cars does Jake have now? Check your work using a diagram.

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There are 18 students in a class. If 4 students leave and 3 new students join, how many students are in the class now? Use a diagram to visualize the changes.

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Mia has 14 balloons. She pops 5 balloons and then buys 6 more. How many balloons does Mia have now? Draw a diagram to help you check your answer.

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