Word Problems Subtraction Grade 2 — Set 7

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easy Set 7
  1. There were 5 fish in the pond. 3 fish swam away. How many fish are left?
  2. 2 leaves were on the tree. 1 leaves fell off. How many leaves are still on the tree?
  3. A bus had 14 passengers. 2 passengers got off at the next stop. How many passengers are still on the bus?
  4. A garden had 17 flowers. 16 flowers wilted. How many flowers are still blooming?
  5. A library had 18 books. 2 books were checked out. How many books are still in the library?
  6. A garden had 4 flowers. 3 flowers wilted. How many flowers are still blooming?
  7. A jar had 12 marbles. Tom took out 4 marbles. How many marbles are left in the jar?
  8. Lily had 17 balloons. 13 balloons popped. How many balloons does she have now?
  9. Sam had 18 stickers. He gave 17 to his friend. How many stickers does Sam have now?
  10. Sam had 19 stickers. He gave 18 to his friend. How many stickers does Sam have now?
  11. Lily had 8 balloons. 7 balloons popped. How many balloons does she have now?
  12. 17 leaves were on the tree. 12 leaves fell off. How many leaves are still on the tree?
  13. A bus had 2 passengers. 1 passengers got off at the next stop. How many passengers are still on the bus?
  14. There were 17 pencils in the box. The teacher handed out 13. How many pencils are left in the box?
  15. A library had 8 books. 7 books were checked out. How many books are still in the library?
  16. There were 2 pencils in the box. The teacher handed out 1. How many pencils are left in the box?
  17. 16 leaves were on the tree. 3 leaves fell off. How many leaves are still on the tree?
  18. There were 16 fish in the pond. 8 fish swam away. How many fish are left?
  19. Sam had 2 stickers. He gave 1 to his friend. How many stickers does Sam have now?
  20. A library had 12 books. 4 books were checked out. How many books are still in the library?

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What math skills are covered in these Word Problems Worksheets?

These worksheets cover word problems worksheets skills aligned with Common Core standards for K-3 students. Each set builds procedural fluency and conceptual understanding through varied problem formats.

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What grade level are these word problems worksheets for?

These worksheets are designed for Kindergarten through Grade 3 students. Topics match Common Core expectations for each grade level.

Is there an answer key?

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Can I use these for homeschool?

Absolutely. These worksheets are widely used by homeschool families for structured math practice. The set-number system lets you assign specific worksheets and track progress.

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