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Bridging Ten Subtraction Challenge

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Bridging Ten Subtraction Challenge

Bridging Ten Subtraction Challenge

Student working on subtraction problems

🔢 Part 1: Bridging Ten Subtraction

Remember: When subtracting across tens, break down the numbers to make it easier!

1. 81 - 46 = _____
2. 73 - 28 = _____
3. 92 - 37 = _____
4. 65 - 29 = _____
5. 84 - 56 = _____

🧩 Part 2: Missing Number Challenge

Find the missing number: Use your subtraction skills to work backwards!

6. □ - 29 = 45
7. □ - 38 = 27
8. 91 - □ = 46
9. 75 - □ = 38
10. □ - 47 = 35

🎯 Part 3: Multiple Choice Challenge

Circle the correct answer for each bridging ten subtraction problem:

11. What is 82 - 39?

43

47

53

41

12. What is 71 - 48?

23

33

27

29

13. Which number makes this equation true: □ - 36 = 48?

82

84

86

88

🚀 Part 4: Word Problems

14. Sarah had 93 stickers. She gave away 47 stickers to her friends. How many stickers does she have left?

Answer: _______ stickers

15. A library had some books. After lending out 58 books, they had 36 books remaining on the shelf. How many books did they start with?

Answer: _______ books

16. Tom scored 85 points in a game. His final score was 39 points higher than his friend's score. What was his friend's score?

Answer: _______ points

🌟 Part 5: Strategy Explanation

17. Explain your strategy for solving 74 - 38. Show your working and describe the steps you used:
18. Which subtraction strategies work best for bridging ten problems? Tick all that apply:

Breaking apart the second number

Counting backwards on a number line

Using place value blocks

Adding up from the smaller number

Using mental maths shortcuts

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