Continued Addition and Subtraction One -and Two -Step Word Problems

Name:  _________________________________  Date:  __________________________

Solve each one- and two-step word problem.  Write the subtraction number sentence or subtraction number sentence on the line.  In order to solve each problem, decide if the result, change, or start is unknown. Illustrate the word problem using pictures or base ten representations in the box. Write a sentence or sentences that explain your answer. 

 

1.  Tina has twelve dolls.  Lisa has seven dolls.  How many more dolls does Tina have than Lisa?  _____________

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2.  Tony bought 12 red toy cars.  He bought 11 green toy cars.  How many toy cars did Tony buy in all? _____________

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Tony gave his brother 9 toy cars.  How many toy cars does Tony have left?

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3.  Lisa picked 18 yellow flowers and 8 pink flowers.  How many flowers did Lisa pick in all?  __________________________

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Then Lisa gave 12 flowers to Tina.  How many flowers does Lisa have left now?

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4.  Tony has 16 toy trucks.  Tim has eight toy trucks.  How many trucks do Tony and Tim have altogether?  _________________________

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