Merlins Cave Problem

Subtraction Word Problems – 2nd Grade

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Here are objects that are found inside Merlin’s cave. Be safe as you move around inside the 360 VR tour. Go below to fix Number One’s mistake.

A

If the answer is  “A“  find the number on or around this object.

B

If the answer is  “B“  find the number on or around this object.

C

If the answer is  “C“  find the number on or around this object.

D

If the answer is  “D“  find the number on or around this object.

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You may want a piece of paper to solve problems.

Question #1

Jill and Jane have 17 jelly beans altogether. If Jane has 8 jelly beans, then how many does Jill have?

        A)  5                     B)  6

        C)  7                     D)  9

A)   Telescope

B)   Star Rock

C)   Dragon

D)   Fire Vase

Question #2

Jill and Jane have 15 jelly beans altogether. If Jane has 12 jelly beans, then how many does Jill have?

        A)  3                     B)  4

        C)  5                     D)  6

A)   Large Vase

B)   Mini Table

C)   Metal Shape

D)   Globe

Type the numbers from the objects to get your first clue. Write the clues down as you will need all of them to unlock the master lock.

Clue Box

Question #3

Jill and Jane have 17 jelly beans altogether. If Jane has 6 jelly beans, then how many does Jill have?

        A)  12                     B)  16

        C)  11                     D)  10

A)   Spell Book

B)   Magic Staff

C)   Mini Table

D)   Hourglass

Question #4

Sarah had 23 pieces of candy. She gave 8 to John. How many does she have left?

        A)  15                  B)  13

        C)  12                  D)  11

A)   Fire Vase

B)   Large Vase

C)   Astronomy Tool

D)   Metal Shape

Type in the numbers to get your clue.

Clue Box

Question #5

Sarah had 28 pieces of candy. She gave 8 to John. How many does she have left?

        A)  19                     B)  18

        C)  20                     D)  8

A)   Hourglass

B)   Mini Table

C)   Globe

D)   Astronomy Tool

Type in the numbers to get your clue.

Clue Box

Input all the clues to help Merlin fix the mess.

MASTER LOCK

Did you fix the dragon problem?

Share your results with your teacher and parents. Tell them what the Master Lock was and where the key was found.