Solve Length Word Problems - 2nd Grade Math
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What is the length of a segment from $3$ cm to $10$ cm on a ruler?
What is the length of a segment from $3$ cm to $10$ cm on a ruler?
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$7$ cm. Count spaces or subtract: $10 - 3 = 7$.
$7$ cm. Count spaces or subtract: $10 - 3 = 7$.
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What is the total length: $8$ cm pencil plus $9$ cm pencil?
What is the total length: $8$ cm pencil plus $9$ cm pencil?
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$17$ cm. Add the lengths: $8 + 9 = 17$.
$17$ cm. Add the lengths: $8 + 9 = 17$.
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Find $x$: The total is $50$ cm. One piece is $23$ cm. The other piece is $x$ cm.
Find $x$: The total is $50$ cm. One piece is $23$ cm. The other piece is $x$ cm.
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$x = 27$ cm. Subtract known from total: $50 - 23 = 27$.
$x = 27$ cm. Subtract known from total: $50 - 23 = 27$.
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What operation finds the total length of $2$ pieces measured in centimeters?
What operation finds the total length of $2$ pieces measured in centimeters?
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Addition. Add lengths to find the total when combining pieces.
Addition. Add lengths to find the total when combining pieces.
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Find the total length: A bug crawls $28$ cm, then $17$ cm more. How far in all?
Find the total length: A bug crawls $28$ cm, then $17$ cm more. How far in all?
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$45$ cm. Add distances: $28 + 17 = 45$.
$45$ cm. Add distances: $28 + 17 = 45$.
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Find the start point $x$ on a ruler if the segment ends at $16$ cm and is $9$ cm long.
Find the start point $x$ on a ruler if the segment ends at $16$ cm and is $9$ cm long.
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$x = 7$ cm. End point minus length gives start: $16 - 9 = 7$.
$x = 7$ cm. End point minus length gives start: $16 - 9 = 7$.
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What is the difference in length between $42$ cm and $35$ cm?
What is the difference in length between $42$ cm and $35$ cm?
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$7$ cm. Subtract to find difference: $42 - 35 = 7$.
$7$ cm. Subtract to find difference: $42 - 35 = 7$.
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What is the remaining length if you have $60$ in and cut off $18$ in?
What is the remaining length if you have $60$ in and cut off $18$ in?
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$42$ in. Subtract cut length from total: $60 - 18 = 42$.
$42$ in. Subtract cut length from total: $60 - 18 = 42$.
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Identify the unknown-symbol equation for: $18$ cm total minus $x$ cm equals $11$ cm left.
Identify the unknown-symbol equation for: $18$ cm total minus $x$ cm equals $11$ cm left.
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$18 - x = 11$. Total minus unknown equals what remains.
$18 - x = 11$. Total minus unknown equals what remains.
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What is the total length: $25$ in rope plus $30$ in rope?
What is the total length: $25$ in rope plus $30$ in rope?
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$55$ in. Add the lengths: $25 + 30 = 55$.
$55$ in. Add the lengths: $25 + 30 = 55$.
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What is the missing length $x$ if $x + 9 = 20$ (all lengths in cm)?
What is the missing length $x$ if $x + 9 = 20$ (all lengths in cm)?
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$x = 11$. Subtract $9$ from both sides: $20 - 9 = 11$.
$x = 11$. Subtract $9$ from both sides: $20 - 9 = 11$.
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What is the missing length $x$ if $14 - x = 6$ (all lengths in inches)?
What is the missing length $x$ if $14 - x = 6$ (all lengths in inches)?
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$x = 8$. Rearrange: $14 - 6 = x$, so $x = 8$.
$x = 8$. Rearrange: $14 - 6 = x$, so $x = 8$.
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What is the missing length $x$ if $x - 7 = 9$ (all lengths in cm)?
What is the missing length $x$ if $x - 7 = 9$ (all lengths in cm)?
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$x = 16$. Add $7$ to both sides: $9 + 7 = 16$.
$x = 16$. Add $7$ to both sides: $9 + 7 = 16$.
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Identify the unknown-symbol equation for: $x$ cm plus $6$ cm equals $15$ cm total.
Identify the unknown-symbol equation for: $x$ cm plus $6$ cm equals $15$ cm total.
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$x + 6 = 15$. Unknown plus known equals total in equation form.
$x + 6 = 15$. Unknown plus known equals total in equation form.
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What equation matches: a ribbon is $12$ in long and is cut to $7$ in; find the cut-off piece $x$?
What equation matches: a ribbon is $12$ in long and is cut to $7$ in; find the cut-off piece $x$?
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$12 - 7 = x$. Total minus remaining equals the amount cut off.
$12 - 7 = x$. Total minus remaining equals the amount cut off.
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