Addition sentences for word problems – sums up to 20

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🏀 Ron just used his allowance to buy some toy cars. He paid ₹2, and now he has ₹2 left. How much money did Ron have before buying the toy cars?

Write an addition number sentence that fits the story.___________

  • Write an addition number sentence. Add the money amounts. First write:
  • 2 + 2
  • Now complete the addition number sentence by finding the sum of 2 and 2:
  • 2 + 2 = 4

🏀 Rick had a birthday party. 8 girls and 3 boys from his class came. How many of Rick’s classmates were at the party?

Write an addition number sentence that fits the story._________

  • Write an addition number sentence. Add the numbers of boys and girls. First write:
  • 8 + 3
  • Now complete the addition number sentence by finding the sum of 8 and 3:
  • 8 + 3 = 11

🏀 Ed jumped on the sofa 3 times, and his friend Caleb jumped on it 3 times. Then, the sofa broke and they both got in big trouble. How many times did they jump on the sofa in total?

Write an addition number sentence that fits the story._________

  • Write an addition number sentence. Add the numbers of jumps. First write:
  • 3 + 3
  • Now complete the addition number sentence by finding the sum of 3 and 3:
  • 3 + 3 = 6

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