Worksheet: Adding and Subtracting Numbers up to 10

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In this worksheet, we will practice solving problems by deciding whether to add or subtract and then completing equations by adding and subtracting within 10.

Q1:

A pizza had 8 slices. 3 of them had pepperoni on them.

Which of these tells you how many slices did NOT have pepperoni?

  • A8−3
  • B5+3
  • C8+3

Q2:

There were 4 cupcakes on a plate. 2 of them had chocolate frosting.

Which of these tells you how many did not have chocolate frosting?

  • A3−2
  • B4+2
  • C4−2

Q3:

A fisherman caught 2 fish. Then, he caught 1 more.

Which of these tells you how many fish he caught in total?

  • A2+2
  • B2−1
  • C2+1

Q4:

8 children are at a party, but then 2 have to leave. Which of these tells you how many children are left at the party?

  • A8−2
  • B6+2
  • C8+2

Q5:

5 children are playing a game. 3 more children join in.

Which of these tells you how many children are there in total?

  • A5−3
  • B8+3
  • C5+3

Q6:

If Ethan has 5 brothers and 2 sisters, then how many brothers and sisters does his sister Charlotte have?

  • A3 brothers and 2 sisters
  • B2 brothers and 2 sisters
  • C6 brothers and 1 sister
  • D2 brothers and 3 sisters

Q7:

You have 4 blue sweaters and 3 red ones. How many sweaters do you have?

  • A10−3=7
  • B4+3=7
  • C4−3=7

Q8:

There are 8 children playing. 3 of them are boys. Pick the subtraction sentence that shows how many girls there are.

  • A8−3=5
  • B3+5=8
  • C8+3=5

Q9:

This garden had 5 flowers. Then, Jennifer picked 2 flowers. How many flowers are left in the garden?

  • A5−3=2
  • B5−2=3
  • C5+2=3

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