Story Problems
Addition related to Subtraction
Subtraction
Addition or Subtraction Sentences
Strategy
100

In the game Among us, there were a total of 6 kids playing. 2 of them were the imposters. The rest were crewmates. How many were crewmates? 

6-2=4

4+2=6

100

What are the addition sentences that go with 

5-3=_ ?

3+2=5

2+3=5

100
What is 10-5=_?

10-5=5

100

What are the addition sentences for this subtraction sentence? 

4-2=

2+2=4

100

What strategy am I using if I put a number in my fist and use my fingers?

Counting on or shake-up

200

In the game Among Us, there were 3 imposters. The rest were crewmates. There were a total of 7 people playing. How many were crewmates?

7-3=4

3+4=7

200

In order to solve this problem:

_-2=8

I just have to make it into an addition problem and solve. 

2+8=_

Am I correct? Explain your thinking. 

Yes, 2 and 8 are parts. If added together they equal 10 which is the beginning of our subtraction sentence. 

200

What is 7-3=_?

7-3=4

200

What are the addition sentences for this subtraction sentence? 

8-2=

2+6=8

6+2=8

200

What tool am I using if I make hops from number to number?

Number line

300

Mrs. Hampton's class received a snack. There were 10 kids. 3 of them received fruit snacks. The rest received cookies. How many received cookies? 

10-3=7

300

In order to find the solution to this problem: 

7-4=3

we just have to add like this. 

7+4=3

Is this correct? Why or why not? 



No, You have to move the whole number to the end. 

4+3=7

300

What is 9-5=_?

9-5=4

300

What are the subtraction sentences to this addition sentence? 

1+8=

9-8=1

9-1=8

300

What tool am I using if I see a number and then count dots?

5-group cards

400

We had a Thanksgiving feast! 5 people were at the feast. Some more arrived. Now there are 9 people at the feast. How many arrived? Explain your thinking using a number bond, number sentence, or picture. 

9-_=5  or 9-5=_

5+_=9

Answer is 4

400

Jim says that 7-2=5. Susie says if that is so than 7+2=5. Who is correct and explain why? 

Jim 7-2=5 because 7+2=9.

400

What is _-5=3? Make a number bond to solve the problem. 

8-5=3

400

What are the addition sentences for this subtraction sentence? 

9-2=

2+7=9

7+2=9

400

What tool am I using if I have things in play and out of play?

Rekenrek

500

8 people went to the lake. 3 of them were adults. The rest were kids. How many were kids? Show your thinking using a number bond, number sentence, or picture. 

8-3=_   or _+3=8 

Answer is 5.

500

What is the other subtraction number sentence and addition number sentences for this problem? Solve and show other number sentences.

10-3=

10-3=7

10-7=3

3+7=10

7+3=10

500

What is 10-_=4? Make a number bond to solve the problem. 

10-6=4

500

What are the subtraction sentences to this addition sentence? 

4+6=

10-6=4

10-4=6

500

What does RDW stand for?

Read

Draw

Write

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