Mathematics Grade 1 15 min

Subtraction sentences for word problems - numbers up to 18

Subtraction sentences for word problems - numbers up to 18

What you'll learn

  • Solve subtraction word problems with numbers up to 18 by drawing pictures to show what is happening in the problem.
  • Write a subtraction sentence (e.g., 10 - 3 = 7) that matches a given subtraction word problem with numbers up to 18.
  • Identify the numbers in a subtraction word problem with numbers up to 18 that tell you what you start with and what is taken away.
  • Write a subtraction sentence using the correct symbols (-) and (=) to represent a word problem with numbers up to 18.

Tutorial Preview

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Sample Practice Questions

Easy
There are 8 birds on a branch. 3 birds fly away. Which subtraction sentence shows this story?
0.8 - 3 = 5
1.8 + 3 = 11
2.5 - 3 = 2
3.11 - 3 = 8
Easy
Maria has 10 crayons. She gives 4 crayons to her friend. Which subtraction sentence matches the word problem?
0.10 + 4 = 14
1.10 - 4 = 6
2.6 - 4 = 2
3.14 - 4 = 10
Easy
There are 12 cookies on a plate. Sam eats 2 of them. Which sentence shows how many cookies are left?
0.12 + 2 = 14
1.14 - 2 = 12
2.12 - 2 = 10
3.10 - 2 = 8

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