NAME ____________________________________ DATE __________________
DAILY PRACTICE
Solve each problem. Show your work. Write an equation.
1 Jake had some balloons. He went to the store and bought 20 more balloons. Now Jake has 29 balloons. How many balloons did Jake start with?
2 Kira has some balloons. She gives 12 to Sally. Now Kira has 20 balloons left. How many balloons did Kira start with?
NOTE
Students solve story problems about balloons.
MWI Story Problems about an Unknown Start