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Subtraction Story Problems

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Subtraction Story Problems

Children solving math problems with toys and counters

📚 Part 1: Choose the Correct Answer

1. Sarah had 9 stickers. She gave 4 stickers to her friend. How many stickers does Sarah have left?

3 stickers

5 stickers

13 stickers

2. There were 8 birds in a tree. 3 birds flew away. How many birds are still in the tree?

4 birds

5 birds

11 birds

3. Mum bought 10 apples. The family ate 6 apples for lunch. How many apples are left?

3 apples

4 apples

16 apples

4. Jake had 7 toy cars. He lost 2 cars at the park. How many cars does Jake have now?

5 cars

6 cars

9 cars

✏️ Part 2: Solve and Show Your Work

5. Emma had 12 balloons for her party. 5 balloons popped. How many balloons does she have left?

Draw or use numbers to show your work:

Write the subtraction sentence: _____ - _____ = _____

6. There were 15 cookies on a plate. The children ate 8 cookies. How many cookies are left on the plate?

Draw or use numbers to show your work:

Write the subtraction sentence: _____ - _____ = _____

7. Dad had 11 dollars in his wallet. He spent 7 dollars at the shop. How much money does Dad have left?

Draw or use numbers to show your work:

Write the subtraction sentence: _____ - _____ = _____

Answer: Dad has $_______ left.

🎨 Part 3: Create Your Own Story Problem

8. Write your own subtraction story problem. Use the numbers 14 and 6.

My story problem:

The subtraction sentence is: _____ - _____ = _____

9. Draw a picture to show your story problem:

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