IXL | Multi-step addition and subtraction word problems

This year, Melissa joined a new soccer team. She played 9 more games than she did last year. If Melissa played 12 games last year, how many games did she play in both years combined?

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Norma went to a gardening store. She bought a rake for $18 and a shovel for $23. At checkout, she used a coupon for $10 off. How much money did Norma spend at the gardening store?

solution

Step 1: Find the total cost without the coupon.

Norma bought a rake for $18 and a shovel for $23. Draw a model.

Total cost without coupon

Cost of rake

Cost of shovel

Now, write an equation and solve.

The total cost without the coupon was $41.

Step 2: Find the total cost with the coupon.

At checkout, Norma used a coupon for $10 off. Draw another model.

Total cost without coupon

Total cost with coupon

Savings from coupon

Now, write another equation and solve.

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Norma spent $31 at the gardening store.

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Lesson: Multi-digit addition

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Lesson: Multi-digit addition

Lesson: Multi-digit subtraction

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