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Solving Subtraction Equations
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Solving Subtraction Equations
Find the missing number in each subtraction equation. The missing number is zero or greater. You can use the number line to help you find the difference.
Find the Missing Number
1.What number makes 17 − x = 9 true?
2.Find x: 23 − x = 15.
3.Solve 28 − x = 19. Check your answer by completing 19 + ___ = 28.
4.Use the number line to help solve 18 − x = 10. How many steps are there from 10 to 18?
5.Choose the value of x that makes 16 − x = 7 true.
- 6
- 8
- 9
- 10
Subtraction in Everyday Situations
6.Charlotte has 24 beads. She gives some to her cousin and has 16 beads left. How many beads did she give away? Write an equation and the answer.
7.A fruit stand starts with 32 apples. After selling some, 21 apples remain. How many apples were sold? Write an equation and the answer.
8.A family plans a 40-kilometre bike ride. They have 27 kilometres left to ride. How many kilometres have they already ridden? Write an equation and the answer.
Think It Through
9.Which equation has x = 6 as its solution?
- 14 − x = 8
- 18 − x = 11
- 20 − x = 13
- 12 − x = 5
10.Solve 31 − x = 22. Then check your answer by adding x to 22.
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