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There were 18 birds on a tree. 5 more birds flew in, and then 9 birds flew away. How many birds remain on the tree?

medium 2 marks Class 2 · Mathematics · Birds Come Birds Go
Answer
14 birds

The correct answer is 14 birds — There are 14 birds remaining on the tree.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Start with 18 birds on the tree.
  2. Add the 5 birds that flew in: .
  3. Subtract the 9 birds that flew away: .
  4. There are 14 birds remaining on the tree.
Common mistake: Reversing the order of addition and subtraction

Concept tested: Net change of birds

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