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It features six practical math problems that require students to apply basic arithmetic skills within 20, covering various scenarios such as counting tree branches, calculating tinsel strings, managing ornament totals, replacing light bulbs, and distributing candy canes. Additionally, the document includes a dedicated section for students to practice writing corresponding number sentences based on given quantitative relationships. By integrating real-world context with foundational math concepts, this resource effectively enhances student comprehension of mixed operation problem-solving. 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Emma and Jack are decorating the Christmas tree.  \n1. Their plastic Christmas tree comes in 3 parts. The bottom part has 8 branches. The middle part has  \n6 branches, and the top part has 4 branches. How many branches are there in total?  \n2. They have 9 strings of silver tinsel and 6 strings of gold tinsel. But 2 strings of silver tinsel are broken. How many good strings of tinsel are there in total?  \n3. Last week, they bought two boxes of ornaments. Each box has 4 red balls. Together with the 9 red balls they bought last year, how many red balls are there?  \n4. A string of lights has 16 light bulbs but 8 of them are broken. Jack only has 4 replacement bulbs. How many light bulbs are working?  \n5. In a box of candy canes, there are 18 candy canes. Emma and Jack plan to eat 5 candy canes, give 6 candy canes to their friends and hang the rest on the tree. How many candy canes will be on the tree?  \n6. Write the number sentence that fits this: “Jack made 5 ornaments to hang on the tree and Emma made 9 ornaments to hang on the tree. Emma made 4 more ornaments than Jack.”  \nReading and Math for K-5 © [www.k5learning.com](www.k5learning.com)  \nAnswers  \n1. 8 + 6 + 4 = 18  \nThere are 18 branches in total.  \n2. 9 + 6 – 2 = 13  \nThere were 13 good strings of tinsel in total.  \n3. 4 + 4 + 9 = 17  \nThere are 17 red balls.  \n4. 16 – 8 + 4 = 12  \n12 light bulbs are working.  \n5. 18 – 5 – 6 = 7  \n7 candy canes will be on the tree.  \n6. 9 – 5 = 4  \nReading and Math for K-5 © [www.k5learning.com](www.k5learning.com)","cbCaifRykbsfQ0mb","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifRykbsfQ0mb","pdf",82947,"English","# Word Problems\n## Answer Key","[{\"question\":\"How many total branches are on the Christmas tree?\",\"answer\":\"There are 18 branches in total, calculated by adding 8, 6, and 4.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the result of the candy cane distribution problem?\",\"answer\":\"There will be 7 candy canes on the tree, calculated by subtracting 5 and 6 from the original 18.\"},{\"question\":\"How many working light bulbs are there after repairs?\",\"answer\":\"There are 12 working light bulbs, calculated by taking 16, subtracting 8 broken ones, and adding the 4 replacement bulbs.\"}]","Grade 2 Math - Mixed Addition and Subtraction Word Problems - Learning Worksheet | PDF"]