Write and solve one-step equations from word problems
Write the story as an equation with a letter for the unknown number. Then undo the operation to find the value.
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Diego had 50 beads. Then Diego bought 29 more. How many beads does Diego have now?
Answer: 79 beads
Hana had 40 library books and returned 11. How many library books are left?
Answer: 29 library books
Ava had 33 marbles. Then Ava won 34 more. How many marbles does Ava have now?
Answer: 67 marbles
Tip: Write the story as an equation with a letter for the unknown number. Then undo the operation to find the value.
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