Subtracting with Regrouping

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📚 Part 1: Four-Digit Subtraction Problems

Instructions: Solve each subtraction problem. Show your working out and remember to regroup when needed!

1. 5,246 - 2,378 = _______

2. 7,135 - 3,567 = _______

3. 8,024 - 4,689 = _______

4. 6,000 - 2,847 = _______

Instructions: Read each problem carefully, then solve using subtraction with regrouping.

5. The school library has 4,352 books. During the term, 1,678 books were borrowed by students. How many books are still on the shelves?

Answer: _______ books

6. A toy store had 7,245 items at the start of the day. By closing time, they had sold 3,896 items. How many items were left in the store?

Answer: _______ items

7. The local cinema can seat 5,120 people. On Saturday night, 2,785 tickets were sold. How many empty seats were there?

Answer: _______ empty seats

Instructions: For each problem, first estimate by rounding to the nearest hundred, then solve exactly.

8. 6,834 - 2,967

Estimate: _______ - _______ = _______

Exact answer: _______

9. Challenge Problem: 9,000 - 4,578

Estimate: _______ - _______ = _______

Exact answer: _______

10. Extension: Fill in the missing number: _______ - 2,456 = 3,789

Explain how you found your answer: