Instructions
Solve each addition or subtraction problem. Show your work in the space provided. Then circle the letter next to the correct answer. Write the letters in order in the decoding boxes at the end to solve the mystery!
The treasure box is hidden under the teacher’s desk!
Questions and answer options
1. There were 8 red cars in the parking lot. 6 more cars came. How many cars are there now?
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A. T = 14
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B. A = 13
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C. C = 15
2. There were 14 stickers. 7 stickers were given away. How many stickers are left?
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A. E = 8
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B. S = 7
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C. L = 9
3. There were 6 butterflies on a flower. 9 more butterflies landed on the flower. How many butterflies are there now?
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A. A = 15
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B. B = 14
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C. N = 16
4. There were 11 apples. 4 apples were eaten. How many apples are left?
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A. C = 8
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B. H = 7
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C. T = 6
5. Kyle had 9 balloons. He got 4 more balloons. How many balloons does he have now?
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A. H = 13
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B. T = 12
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C. P = 14
6. There were 16 blocks. 8 blocks were taken away. How many blocks are left?
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A. R = 9
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B. S = 8
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C. E = 7
7. Sarah had 7 pencils. Her friend gave her 6 more pencils. How many pencils does she have now?
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A. T = 12
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B. R = 13
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C. D = 14
8. There were 13 birds in a tree. 5 birds flew away. How many birds are left?
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A. E = 8
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B. C = 7
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C. H = 9
Final clue
Decode the Message!
Use the letters you circled for Questions 1–7. Write them in order in the boxes below to reveal the secret location.
Great job, detective! Use your code to find the treasure!
Answer key: The correct letters for Questions 1–7 are T, E, A, C, H, E, R. Question 8 is a bonus problem and does not contribute a letter to the code.
