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Two-Digit Subtraction Strategies
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Two-Digit Subtraction Strategies
🎯 Learning Goals
I can...
Use place value to subtract two-digit numbers
Break apart numbers to make subtraction easier
Use the relationship between addition and subtraction
Show my thinking clearly
📝 Part 1: Subtraction Practice
Instructions: Solve each problem. Show your strategy in the work box.
1. 85 - 23 = _____
2. 74 - 39 = _____
3. 96 - 42 = _____
4. 63 - 28 = _____
5. 87 - 34 = _____
🧠 Part 2: Strategy Challenge
6. 72 - 45 = _____
Try using: Think addition! What + 45 = 72?
7. 91 - 37 = _____
Try using: Break apart 37 into 30 + 7
8. 65 - 29 = _____
Try using: Make it easier! 65 - 30 + 1
9. 84 - 56 = _____
10. 73 - 48 = _____
Extension Challenge: Create your own two-digit subtraction problem and solve it using your favorite strategy!
_____ - _____ = _____
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