Math Questions for 2nd Grade. 

There are 49 dogs signed up to compete in the dog show. There are 36 more small dogs than large dogs signed up to compete. How many small dogs are signed up to compete?

Just in case you couldn’t figure out the above, use “x” to substitute large dogs and “y” for small dogs.

Thus, the two equations are: 49 = x+y and y = x+36

Here is how you solve them:

49 = x + x+36

49 = 2x + 36

13 = 2x

x = 6.5

y = 42.5

To put it simply, 49 minus 36 is 13. Thirteen divided by two is 6.5. Hence, 36 plus 6.5 equals 42.5.