Subtract back to 10
Related Fact Families
Word Problems
100

14 - 6 ___

Decompose 6 into 4+2. Subtract 10 - 2. The answer is 8.

100

Solve and then use an addition sentence (from the fact family) to check.

16 - 8 = _____

8 + 8 = _____

100

Sierra has 9 books at home. She lets her best friend borrow 7 of the books. How many books does she have now?

9 - 7 = 2

200

13 - 5 = _____

Decompose 5 into 3 and 2. Subtract 10 - 2. The answer is 8.

200

Solve. Use an addition fact family to check.

9 - 2 = _____

2 + 7 = 9

200

9 bears were storing food for the winter. 5 of the bears decided to be lazy and take a nap. How many bears are still storing food for the winter?

9 - 5 = 4

300

14 - 6 = _____

Decompose 6 into 4 and 2. Subtract 10 - 2. The answer is 8.

300

Solve. Then use an addition fact family to check.

12 - 4 = _____

4 + 8 = 12

300

Stephen had 15 pennies. He gave 9 pennies to his brother. How many pennies does Stephen have now?

15 - 9 = 6

400

15 - 7 = _____

Decompose 7 into 5 and 2. Subtract  10 - 2. The answer is 8.

400
Solve then use an addition fact from the fact family to check.

12 - 7 = _____

7 + 5 = 12

400

Sam and Trey dug up 15 worms to use on their fishing trip. They used 8 of the worms to catch fish. How many worms do they have left?

15 - 8  = 7

500

16 - 9 = _____

Decompose 9 into 6 and 3. Subtract 10 - 3. The answer is 7.

500

Find all the related facts in the fact family of: 8 9 17

8 + 9 = 17

9 + 8 = 17

17 - 8 = 9 

17 - 9 = 8

500

A music shop has 20 guitars. 14 are sold. How many are left?

20 - 14 = 6

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