Four-Digit Subtraction Exchange
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Four-Digit Subtraction Exchange
📚 Part 1: Column Subtraction with One Exchange
Instructions: Complete each subtraction using the column method. Remember to exchange when needed and show your working clearly.
📝 Part 2: Word Problems
Instructions: Read each problem carefully, then solve using column subtraction with exchange.
Answer: __________ books
Answer: __________ people
Answer: £__________
🎯 Part 3: Challenge Questions
4,235 - 2,786 = 2,551
The answer is:
Correct IncorrectIf incorrect, the correct answer is: __________
📋 Answer Key
Part 1:
1. 5,342 - 2,876 = 2,466
2. 6,251 - 3,485 = 2,766
3. 4,623 - 1,957 = 2,666
4. 7,134 - 2,768 = 4,366
5. 8,425 - 5,679 = 2,746
Part 2:
6. 2,466 books
7. 2,766 people
8. £2,746
Part 3:
9. Problems needing one exchange: 6,251 - 3,485 and 4,623 - 1,957
10. Sample answer: You need to exchange when the digit you're subtracting is larger than the digit you're subtracting from.
11. Incorrect. Correct answer: 1,449
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