IXL | Write addition or subtraction sentences for word problems

As a firefighter, Layla has helped put out 78 fires in her own city and 3 in a nearby city. How many fires has she helped put out?

Write an addition sentence that fits the story.

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$Confetti$

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Not feeling ready yet? These can help:

Q.1Add and subtract numbers - up to 100

G.5Addition sentences for word problems - sums to 20

I.4Subtraction sentences for word problems - up to 20

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