Add and Subtract Word Problems — One Step (Tape Diagram)

Read each word problem, label the tape diagram to match the story. Write an equation and solve.

Example

Liam had 98 coins. Then he got 2 more. How many coins does he have now?

98 + 2 = 100 coins

Answer: 100 coins

1.
Liam had 70 shirts. Then he got 16 more. How many shirts does he have now?
Answer: shirts
2.
Leo has 26 books and Kai has 12 books. How many books do they have in all?
Answer: books
3.
There are 38 muffins. 11 of them are inside the box and the rest are outside. How many muffins are outside the box?
Answer: muffins
4.
Ethan has 19 shirts and Jack has 12 shirts. How many shirts do they have in all?
Answer: shirts
5.
Zoe had 76 coins. Then she got 2 more. How many coins does she have now?
Answer: coins