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Sheet #172

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Use drawings, words, or numbers to explain how you got your answer.

1) Jane has seven pennies.
Jaime has a nickel.
Who has more money to spend?




2) There are five children and eight balloons.
How many more balloons are there than children?




3) Seven red fish and six blue fish are swimming together.
How many more red fish are there?




4) Nine children are at the lake playing in the sand.
Six children leave to eat lunch.
How many children are now playing?




5) Seven shells are found on the beach.
Three shells get covered up by the sand.
How many shells can be seen on the beach now?