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Mixed Addition and Subtraction Review
C-5Word Problems
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What this worksheet covers
Expressions that mix addition and subtraction appear in two shapes: add then subtract, and subtract then add. Even when the signs swap, as in 8 + 2 - 4, the work is done one step at a time from the left, and both Word Problems (with Pictures) and problems given in words alone confirm this.
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The most frequent error is overlooking the sign and adding everything, giving 14 for 8 + 2 - 4. An answer equal to the sum of all three numbers identifies this pattern. In subtract then add, children keep subtracting through the second step as well, and the answer comes out too small.
This is the first unit where a plus sign and a minus sign sit inside the same expression. Reading the expression from its left-hand end still works exactly as before, and expressions with this same shape come around again in 3-Number Calculations in grade 2.
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Problems and answers on this worksheet
These are the problems in “Mixed Addition and Subtraction”, shown with their answers.
(1)In the field, there are 6 chicks. 4 more came from the chicken coop, and then 7 went back to their parents. How many are left? Answer □
Answer: 3chicks
(2)At the park, there are 3 dogs. 4 more came along with a big brother who was out for a walk, and then 2 went home with their mom. How many are left? Answer □
Answer: 5dogs
(3)In front of the house, there are 2 cats. 8 more came from the house next door, and then 3 went back inside the house. How many are left? Answer □
Answer: 7cats
(4)On the mountain, there are 8 monkeys. 8 went back up into the trees, and then 3 came from the valley. How many are there in all? Answer □
Answer: 3monkeys
(5)In front of the station, there are 5 buses. 5 went out into town, and then 5 came from another station. How many are there in all? Answer □
Answer: 5buses
(6)In the river, there are 7 fish. 6 escaped behind a rock, and then 7 came from the sea. How many are there in all? Answer □
Answer: 8fish
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