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Addition and Subtraction Equations

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Addition and Subtraction Equations

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🎯 WALT: Combine addition and subtraction operations in equations

📚 Part 1: Solve the Equations

Success Criteria: I can correctly solve equations that involve both operations.

1. 12 + 5 - 3 = ________
2. 20 - 8 + 6 = ________
3. 15 + 7 - 9 = ________
4. 25 - 12 + 4 = ________

🔍 Part 2: Find the Missing Numbers

Success Criteria: I can find unknown values in number sentences.

5. 8 + ________ - 5 = 10
6. ________ - 6 + 4 = 12
7. 16 + 3 - ________ = 11
8. 22 - ________ + 5 = 19

💭 Part 3: Problem Solving

Success Criteria: I can explain my thinking clearly.

9. Sarah had 18 stickers. She gave away 7 stickers to her friend, then bought 5 more stickers. How many stickers does she have now?

Equation: ________________________

Answer: ________ stickers

10. Explain how you solved question 9. What steps did you follow?
Extension Challenge: Create your own word problem that uses both addition and subtraction. Write the equation and solve it.

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