Mixed Word Problems - Up to 100
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Concept
Let's combine everything we've learned into the ultimate detective test. šÆ **The Master Sleuth Strategy:** 1. **Highlight the Numbers:** Find the numbers in the story. 2. **Find the Action Word:** Is it "Total" (Add) or "Difference/Left" (Subtract)? 3. **DO NOT TRY AND DO MENTAL MATH!** 4. Go over to the side of the paper and STACK the numbers perfectly. 5. Solve using borrowing or carrying!
Try it
Solve the giant mysteries! **Instructions:** Read carefully. Stack the numbers on scratch paper. Solve! **Mystery 1:** A magical tree grew 48 apples. A windstorm came and blew 19 of them onto the dirt. How many apples are still safe on the tree? * Action: Blowing off (Subtract!) * Stacked: 48 - 19 * Answer: ___ apples. **Mystery 2:** The toy store sold 56 bouncy balls on Friday. They sold 37 more bouncy balls on Saturday. What is the total number they sold? * Action: Total (Add!) * Stacked: 56 + 37 * Answer: ___ bouncy balls. **Mystery 3:** A train was carrying 92 passengers. At the first stop, 28 people got off. How many people are still on the train? * Stacked: _________ * Answer: ___ people. **Mystery 4:** You have 45 stars in your video game. To reach the next level, you need 80 stars. How many more stars do you need? * (Hint: "How many more" means find the difference between 80 and 45! Subtract!). * Answer: ___ stars.