6. Could all four of these equations be true for the following both addends missing word problems? If no, circle the equation that is not true. There are 9 birds flying. Some are ducks and some are crows. How many could be ducks? How many could be crows?
Directions: Pick a number to complete the following word problem, then solve by recording 4 different equations. (Draw pictures if needed.)
1. There are books on the shelf. Some are new and some are old. How many could be new? How many could be old?
Drawings
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_______ = ______ + _______ _______ = ______ + _______ _______ = ______ + _______ 2. There are treats on the table. Some are cookies and some are cupcakes. How many could be cookies? How many could be cupcakes?