Ages 7–8🧮 Mathematics35 verified questions on this shelf

Addition and subtraction word problems

Solve word problems involving lengths within 100, using addition and subtraction with drawings and equations

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Question 1 of 3

Sam has a piece of ribbon that is 68 cm long. He cuts off a piece that is 27 cm long. How many centimeters of ribbon does Sam have left?

Question 2 of 3

Sam has a ribbon that is 78 cm long. He cuts off a piece that is 45 cm long. How many centimeters of ribbon does Sam have left?

Question 3 of 3

Lily has a piece of string that is 68 centimeters long. She uses 23 centimeters of it to tie a package. How many centimeters of string does she have left?

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