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Two-Step Word Problems - Worksheet 3

Grade 2MathTwo-Step Word Problems
Aligned to: 2.OA.A.1

Read each problem carefully. Show your work and write your answer.

1.

Ava had $18. Ava earned $16 more, then spent $11. How much money does Ava have now?

What information do you have?

Ava started with $18

Ava earned $16

Ava spent $11

Solve step by step:

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Answer:
2.

Liam has 3 bags with 8 pencils in each bag. Liam gives 13 pencils to Lucas. How many pencils does Liam have left?

What information do you have?

Liam has 3 bags

Each bag has 8 pencils

Liam gives 13 pencils to Lucas

Solve step by step:

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Answer:
3.

A store had 26 pencils. They sold 11 pencils in the morning and 10 pencils in the afternoon. How many pencils are left?

What information do you have?

Store started with 26 pencils

Sold 11 pencils in the morning

Sold 10 pencils in the afternoon

Solve step by step:

Step 1: 
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Answer:
4.

There are 5 rows with 5 chairs in each row. 11 more chairs are added. How many chairs are there now?

What information do you have?

5 rows of chairs

5 chairs in each row

11 more chairs added

Solve step by step:

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Answer:
5.

A store had 35 balls. They sold 10 balls in the morning and 11 balls in the afternoon. How many balls are left?

What information do you have?

Store started with 35 balls

Sold 10 balls in the morning

Sold 11 balls in the afternoon

Solve step by step:

Step 1: 
Step 2: 
Answer:
6.

Noah read 33 pages on Monday, 11 pages on Tuesday, and 12 pages on Wednesday. How many pages did Noah read in all?

What information do you have?

Monday: 33 pages

Tuesday: 11 pages

Wednesday: 12 pages

Solve step by step:

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Answer:

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