Solving an Equation from a Word Problem (+ -) Worksheet Download
The equation is given to the student, so the task is not deciding whether to add or subtract - it is reading the equation and finding the number that makes it true. The unknown lands in a different position in each of the four contexts: second addend (16 + c = 64), first addend (p + 42 = 96), subtrahend (35 - s = 18) and minuend (c - 41 = 25). Companion to the multiply and divide version.
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Solving a Given Equation from a Word Problem (Add & Subtract)
A word problem is shown with the equation that goes with it already written. Students find the value of the letter that makes the equation true.
