Common Core: 1st Grade Math : Representing and Solving Addition and Subtraction Problems

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Example Question #1 : Representing And Solving Addition And Subtraction Problems

A large pizza has \(\displaystyle 12\) slices. If we eat \(\displaystyle 3\) slices, how many will be left? 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 9\)

\(\displaystyle 7\)

\(\displaystyle 8\)

\(\displaystyle 10\)

\(\displaystyle 11\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 9\)

Explanation:

This is a subtraction problem because we want to know how many slices will be left after we eat some. Since we are eating slices, or taking slices away, we will have less than what we started with. 

We can start at \(\displaystyle 12\) and count back \(\displaystyle 3\).

\(\displaystyle 12,11,10,9\)

\(\displaystyle \frac{\begin{array}[b]{r}12\\ -\ 3\end{array}}{ \ \ \ \ \space 9}\)

Example Question #1 : Word Problems: Addition Of Three Whole Numbers Whose Sum Is 20 Or Less: Ccss.Math.Content.1.Oa.A.2

Emily has \(\displaystyle 8\) blueberries, \(\displaystyle 4\) strawberries, and \(\displaystyle 5\) raspberries on her plate. How many total pieces of fruit does she have? 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 18\)

\(\displaystyle 13\)

\(\displaystyle 11\)

\(\displaystyle 17\)

\(\displaystyle 12\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 17\)

Explanation:

This is an addition problem because we want to know how many total pieces of fruit Emily has when we put the blueberries, strawberries, and rapsberries together. When we put things together we are adding. 

We can start at \(\displaystyle 8\) and count up \(\displaystyle 4\).

\(\displaystyle 8,9,10,11,12\)

Then we can count up \(\displaystyle 5\).

\(\displaystyle 12,13,14,15,16,17\)

\(\displaystyle \frac{\begin{array}[b]{r}8\\ 4\\+\ 5\end{array}}{ \ \ \space 17}\)

Example Question #1 : Word Problems: Addition Of Three Whole Numbers Whose Sum Is 20 Or Less: Ccss.Math.Content.1.Oa.A.2

The grocery store has \(\displaystyle 6\) bottles of soda, \(\displaystyle 3\) bottles of juice, and \(\displaystyle 3\) bottles of water. How many total bottles do they have? 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 11\)

\(\displaystyle 9\)

\(\displaystyle 10\)

\(\displaystyle 8\)

\(\displaystyle 12\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 12\)

Explanation:

This is an addition problem because we want to know how many total bottles the store has been we put the juice, soda, and water bottles together. When we put things together we are adding. 

We can start at \(\displaystyle 6\) and count up \(\displaystyle 3\).

\(\displaystyle 6,7,8,9\)

Then we can count up \(\displaystyle 3\).

\(\displaystyle 9,10,11,12\)

\(\displaystyle \frac{\begin{array}[b]{r}6\\ 3\\+\ 3\end{array}}{ \ \ \space 12}\)

Example Question #2 : Word Problems: Addition Of Three Whole Numbers Whose Sum Is 20 Or Less: Ccss.Math.Content.1.Oa.A.2

Suzzy finds \(\displaystyle 13\) coins under her couch, \(\displaystyle 4\) in a drawer, and \(\displaystyle 2\) sitting out on the table. How many total coins does she have? 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 17\)

\(\displaystyle 19\)

\(\displaystyle 15\)

\(\displaystyle 20\)

\(\displaystyle 6\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 19\)

Explanation:

This is an addition problem because we want to know how many total coins Suzzy found when she puts all the coins together. When we put things together we are adding. 

We can start at \(\displaystyle 13\) and count up \(\displaystyle 4\).

\(\displaystyle 13,14,15,16,17\)

Then we can count up \(\displaystyle 2\).

\(\displaystyle 17,18,19\)

\(\displaystyle \frac{\begin{array}[b]{r}13\\ 4\\+\ 2\end{array}}{ \ \ \space 19}\)

Example Question #1 : Representing And Solving Addition And Subtraction Problems

The carnival game has \(\displaystyle 3\) different sizes of bears for prizes. \(\displaystyle 5\) small bears, \(\displaystyle 12\) medium bears, and \(\displaystyle 3\) large bears. How many total bears does the carnival game have? 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 17\)

\(\displaystyle 20\)

\(\displaystyle 15\)

\(\displaystyle 14\)

\(\displaystyle 18\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 20\)

Explanation:

This is an addition problem because we want to know how many total bears the carnival game has when we put the three sizes together. When we put things together we are adding. 

We can start at \(\displaystyle 5\) and count up \(\displaystyle 12\).

\(\displaystyle 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17\)

Then we can count up \(\displaystyle 3\).

\(\displaystyle 17,18,19,20\)

\(\displaystyle \frac{\begin{array}[b]{r}5\\ 12\\+\ 3\end{array}}{ \ \ \space 20}\)

Example Question #5 : Word Problems: Addition Of Three Whole Numbers Whose Sum Is 20 Or Less: Ccss.Math.Content.1.Oa.A.2

The gumball machine has \(\displaystyle 6\) red gumballs, \(\displaystyle 11\) green gumballs, and \(\displaystyle 2\) yellow gumballs. How many total gumballs are in the machine? 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 19\)

\(\displaystyle 20\)

\(\displaystyle 13\)

\(\displaystyle 15\)

\(\displaystyle 17\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 19\)

Explanation:

This is an addition problem because we want to know how many total gumballs there are when we put all the colors together. When we put things together we are adding. 

We can start at \(\displaystyle 6\) and count up \(\displaystyle 11\).

\(\displaystyle 6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17\)

Then we can count up \(\displaystyle 2\).

\(\displaystyle 17,18,19\)

\(\displaystyle \frac{\begin{array}[b]{r}6\\ 11\\+\ 2\end{array}}{ \ \ \space 19}\)

Example Question #2 : Representing And Solving Addition And Subtraction Problems

There are three pots of flowers in Hannah’s yard. The first pot has \(\displaystyle 9\) flowers, the second pot has \(\displaystyle 4\) flowers, and the third pot as \(\displaystyle 2\) flowers. How many flowers are in all three pots? 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 14\)

\(\displaystyle 13\)

\(\displaystyle 10\)

\(\displaystyle 11\)

\(\displaystyle 15\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 15\)

Explanation:

This is an addition problem because we want to know how many total flowers there are in all the pots put together. When we put things together we are adding. 

We can start at \(\displaystyle 9\) and count up \(\displaystyle 4\).

\(\displaystyle 9,10,11,12,13\)

Then we can count up \(\displaystyle 2\).

\(\displaystyle 13,14,15\)

\(\displaystyle \frac{\begin{array}[b]{r}9\\ 4\\+\ 2\end{array}}{ \ \ \space 15}\)

Example Question #3 : Representing And Solving Addition And Subtraction Problems

During my hockey game, James scored \(\displaystyle 2\) goals in the first period, no goals in the second period, and \(\displaystyle 6\) goals in the third period. How many total goals did James score? 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 6\)

\(\displaystyle 10\)

\(\displaystyle 2\)

\(\displaystyle 12\)

\(\displaystyle 8\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 8\)

Explanation:

This is an addition problem because we want to know how many total points were scored when we put all the points together. When we put things together we are adding. 

We can start at \(\displaystyle 2\) and count up \(\displaystyle 6\).

\(\displaystyle 2,3,4,5,6,7,8\)

\(\displaystyle \frac{\begin{array}[b]{r}2\\ 0\\+\ 6\end{array}}{ \ \ \ \space 8}\)

Example Question #3 : Word Problems: Addition Of Three Whole Numbers Whose Sum Is 20 Or Less: Ccss.Math.Content.1.Oa.A.2

My candy basket has \(\displaystyle 1\) sucker, \(\displaystyle 7\) chocolate bars, and \(\displaystyle 3\) gummies. How many total pieces of candy do I have? 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 13\)

\(\displaystyle 14\)

\(\displaystyle 15\)

\(\displaystyle 11\)

\(\displaystyle 12\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 11\)

Explanation:

This is an addition problem because we want to know how many pieces of candy when I put the sucker, chocolate and gummies together. When we put things together we are adding. 

We can start at \(\displaystyle 1\) and count up \(\displaystyle 7\).

\(\displaystyle 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8\)

Then we can count up \(\displaystyle 3\).

\(\displaystyle 8,9,10,11\)

\(\displaystyle \frac{\begin{array}[b]{r}1\\ 7\\+\ 3\end{array}}{ \ \ \space 11}\)

Example Question #244 : How To Add

Lindsey’s family is going on vacation. She packs \(\displaystyle 2\) bags, her dad packs \(\displaystyle 1\) bag, and her mom packs \(\displaystyle 4\) bags. How many total bags are they taking on their vacation? 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 6\)

\(\displaystyle 7\)

\(\displaystyle 9\)

\(\displaystyle 3\)

\(\displaystyle 5\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 7\)

Explanation:

This is an addition problem because we want to know how many total bags the family has altogether. When we put things together we are adding. 

We can start at \(\displaystyle 2\) and count up \(\displaystyle 1\).

\(\displaystyle 2,3\)

Then we can count up \(\displaystyle 4\).

\(\displaystyle 3,4,5,6,7\)

\(\displaystyle \frac{\begin{array}[b]{r}2\\ 1\\+\ 4\end{array}}{ \ \ \ \space 7}\)

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