One ribbon is 23 inches long and another is 19 inches long. Then 8 inches are cut from the longer ribbon. What is the new length of the longer ribbon?

Q: What will my child learn in "Use measurement with addition and subtraction"?

Students solve length and mass stories using addition or subtraction and keep track of units. This 2nd Grade Math lesson builds the skill Integrated multi-topic problem solving with a concept card and practice.

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"Use measurement with addition and subtraction" is a 2nd Grade Math lesson in the Year-End Synthesis unit, designed for students around ages 7-8.

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Question

One ribbon is 23 inches long and another is 19 inches long. Then 8 inches are cut from the longer ribbon. What is the new length of the longer ribbon?

Accepted Answer

15 inches