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Addition Subtraction Equations

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Addition Subtraction Equations

Mathematical equations with addition and subtraction symbols

🎯 WALT: We Are Learning To

• Combine addition and subtraction operations in equations

• Solve number sentences requiring both addition and subtraction

Success Criteria:

☐ I can identify addition and subtraction in equations

☐ I can correctly solve equations that involve both operations

☐ I can explain my thinking clearly

📝 Part 1: Solve the Equations

1. 8 + 5 - 3 = ____
2. 12 - 4 + 7 = ____
3. 15 + ____ - 6 = 14
4. ____ - 8 + 5 = 11
5. 20 - 7 + ____ = 18

🧠 Part 2: Word Problems

6. Sarah had 16 stickers. She gave away 5 stickers to her friend, then bought 8 more stickers. How many stickers does she have now?

Equation: ________________________

Answer: _______ stickers

7. At the school canteen, there were 25 meat pies. Students bought 12 pies at lunchtime, then the canteen made 6 more pies. How many pies are there now?

Equation: ________________________

Answer: _______ pies

8. Explain how you solved question 7. What steps did you follow?

⭐ Extension Challenge

9. Create your own word problem that uses both addition and subtraction. Then solve it.

My word problem:

My equation: ________________________

My answer: ________________________

10. Challenge: (7 + ____) - 4 = 9

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