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Two-Step Word Problems - Worksheet 4

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

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

1.

There are 2 rows with 9 chairs in each row. 11 more chairs are added. How many chairs are there now?

What information do you have?

2 rows of chairs

9 chairs in each row

11 more chairs added

Solve step by step:

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2.

A store had 32 marbles. They sold 12 marbles in the morning and 14 marbles in the afternoon. How many marbles are left?

What information do you have?

Store started with 32 marbles

Sold 12 marbles in the morning

Sold 14 marbles in the afternoon

Solve step by step:

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3.

Emma had 11 books. Olivia gave Emma 12 more books. Then Emma used 12 books. How many books does Emma have left?

What information do you have?

Emma had 11 books

Olivia gave 12 more books

Emma used 12 books

Solve step by step:

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4.

Lucas read 46 pages on Monday, 13 pages on Tuesday, and 12 pages on Wednesday. How many pages did Lucas read in all?

What information do you have?

Monday: 46 pages

Tuesday: 13 pages

Wednesday: 12 pages

Solve step by step:

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5.

Ethan had $12. Ethan earned $13 more, then spent $10. How much money does Ethan have now?

What information do you have?

Ethan started with $12

Ethan earned $13

Ethan spent $10

Solve step by step:

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Answer:
6.

Lucas has 7 bags with 7 pencils in each bag. Lucas gives 14 pencils to Olivia. How many pencils does Lucas have left?

What information do you have?

Lucas has 7 bags

Each bag has 7 pencils

Lucas gives 14 pencils to Olivia

Solve step by step:

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Answer:

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