A garden had 3,200 red flowers and 2,800 yellow flowers. After 950 flowers were picked, how many flowers remained? Which operation pair fits?

Q: What will my child learn in "Choose the operation pair"?

Words alone are not enough; match the story action to the operation. This 5th Grade Math lesson builds the skill Solve two-step whole-number stories with a concept card and practice.

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"Choose the operation pair" is a 5th Grade Math lesson in the Add and subtract unit, designed for students around ages 10-11.

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Question

A garden had 3,200 red flowers and 2,800 yellow flowers. After 950 flowers were picked, how many flowers remained? Which operation pair fits?

Accepted Answer

add then subtract