Problem 2 · Act it out step by step · 3 points
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Tom has 3 balloons. Two of them fly away. Then his mom gives him 4 more. How many balloons does Tom have now?
- 6
- 5
- 3
- 7
- 4
Show a hint
- Do one thing at a time: first the balloons fly away, then mom gives more.
Show the answer and solution
Answer: B — 5
Start with 3. Two fly away: 3 − 2 = 1. Mom gives 4 more: 1 + 4 = 5. When a story has several steps, handle them one at a time in order — never all at once.