Where do we always start when subtracting?
59 - 3
56
53 - 4
53
- 4
Is this correct? Check the subtraction:
64 - 24 = 40
40 + 24 = 64
64 matches the 64 in the subtraction problem
So, 64 - 24 = 40 is correct
Lucy had 34 balloons. She gave 12 balloons to her classmates.
How many balloons does Lucy have left?
34 - 12 = 22 balloons
Fill in the blanks:
When there's _____ on the floor, we go __________.
When there's more on the floor, we go next door.
75 - 8
67
72 - 36
72
-36
Is this correct?
32 - 19 = 25
25 + 19 = 46
46 does not match 32.
The subtraction is incorrect.
There were 53 cookies on a plate. The kids ate 28 of them.
How many cookies are left?
53 - 28 = 25 cookies
True or False:
When you look at the ones place, you should circle the smaller number.
False
66 - 13
53
I had 35 eggs in the fridge. I used 12. How many do I have left?
35
-12
Is this correct:
68 - 19 = 49
49 + 19 = 68
68 matches the 68 in the subtraction problem, so
68 - 19 = 49 is correct.
Liam had 89 toy blocks. He lost 47 of them during a move.
How many blocks does Liam have left?
89 - 47 = 42 blocks
How do you check your subtraction?
By adding the difference (answer) with the smaller number in your subtraction problem.
34 - 19
15
46
-20
Is this correct?
35 - 10 - 9 = 16
16 + 9 + 10 = 35
Since 35 matches the 35 in the subtraction problem,
35 - 10 - 9 = 16 is correct
Emma had 76 stickers. She gave 23 to her friend and 18 to her brother.
How many stickers does she have now?
76 - 23 = 53
53 - 18 = 35 stickers
What does C.U.B.E.S. stand for?
Circle the numbers, Underline the question, Box math signal words, Evaluate steps to take, Solve.
92 - 48
44
Louis bougt 30 balls for the school. Terrence kicked 12 of the balls over the fence. Then Mauricia flattened 5 more. How many balls can Louis use now?
30
12
- 5
Is this correct?
64 - 15 - 2 = 75
75 + 2 + 15 = 89
Since 89 does NOT match 64 in the subtraction problem, 64 - 15 - 2 = 75 is incorrect.
A store had 95 balloons. 38 popped in the morning, and 27 popped in the afternoon.
How many balloons are still in the store?
95 - 38 = 57
57 - 27 = 30 balloons