Mathematics
Grade 2
15 min
Ways to make a number using subtraction
Ways to make a number using subtraction
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Identify that a number can be made in many ways using subtraction.
Create at least three different subtraction sentences for a given number under 100.
Solve for a missing number in a two-digit subtraction problem.
Use a number line to show different ways to make a number.
Explain their subtraction strategy using simple math words.
Check their subtraction answers using addition.
You have 15 stickers! ✨ How many different ways can you give some to a friend and know how many are left?
Today, we will be super math detectives! 🕵️ We will find all the secret subtraction problems that equal the same number. It's like a fun puzzle!
Real-World Applications
Sharing your toys with a friend.
Spending your allowance money at the store.
Eating some yummy...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
Subtraction SentenceA math sentence that uses a minus sign (-) to take away.25 - 10 = 15 is a subtraction sentence. 🍎🍎
DifferenceThe answer you get when you subtract one number from another.In 30 - 20 = 10, the difference is 10. diferença
Target NumberThe special number we want to make as our answer.If our target number is 20, we can make it with 50 - 30. 🎯
MinuendThe big number you start with before you take any away.In 45 - 5 = 40, the minuend is 45. It's the first number!
SubtrahendThe number that you are taking away from the starting number.In 45 - 5 = 40, the subtrahend is 5. It's the second number!
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Core Formulas
The Subtraction Rule
Starting Amount - Amount Taken Away = Amount Left
This shows us how subtraction works. We always start with a bigger number.
Finding a Missing Part
Starting Amount - Amount Left = Amount Taken Away
Use this when you know the start and end, but need to find the middle part.
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Challenging
The answer to 80 - 44 is 36. Which subtraction problem also makes 36, but starts with a number less than 50?
A.50 - 14
B.66 - 30
C.49 - 13
D.72 - 36
Challenging
The number 24 can be made by 58 - 34. Which other subtraction problem also makes 24 AND has a difference of 2 between the tens digits?
A.49 - 25
B.61 - 37
C.33 - 9
D.70 - 46
Challenging
Find a way to make the number 37 using subtraction where: 1) The first number is between 60 and 70. 2) The second number is a multiple of 10.
A.77 - 40
B.67 - 30
C.57 - 20
D.62 - 25
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