Mixed Addition & Subtraction Word Problems
Browse 6 Mixed Addition & Subtraction Word Problems worksheets for Grade 5 Math. These Addition worksheets are designed to give students targeted practice and build confidence in math.
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Prerequisites
Practice Questions
- Sarah had 485 stickers. She gave away 167 and then received 124 more from her cousin. How many stickers does Sarah have now? Answer: ?
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442
- A library had 1,265 books. They lent out 289 books and received 156 new ones. How many books does the library have now? Answer: ?
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1132
- Tom collected 642 cans for a food drive. His class added 318 more cans, but 175 were damaged. How many cans are left? Answer: ?
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785
- A school had 2,156 students. After summer, 1,389 returned and 475 new students enrolled. How many students are there now? Answer: ?
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1242
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Teacher Resources
Teaching Notes
Decision words: more/total→add; left/difference→subtract.
Common Mistakes
- Add instead of subtract removal
- Skip second step
- Missing a step
- Incorrect operation choice
- Calculation error
- Not labeling steps
Differentiation
Discussion Questions
- How do you decide which operation to use?
- Why is showing each step important?
- What if there were three steps?
- How can you check your answer?
Learning Path
Skill Cluster
Problem Solving & Number Operations
Estimated Time
16 minutes