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Basic Addition Subtraction Equations

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Basic Addition Subtraction Equations

Basic Addition Subtraction Equations

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🔢 Part 1: Simple Addition Equations

Remember: The equal sign (=) means "the same as"

1. Solve these addition equations:

a) 3 + 2 = ________

b) 4 + 3 = ________

c) 5 + 1 = ________

d) 2 + 6 = ________

e) 7 + 2 = ________

2. Show your working using the space below for question 1e:

➖ Part 2: Simple Subtraction Equations

3. Solve these subtraction equations:

a) 5 - 1 = ________

b) 8 - 3 = ________

c) 7 - 2 = ________

d) 9 - 4 = ________

e) 6 - 2 = ________

4. Draw counters to show how you solved 8 - 3:

🎯 Part 3: Missing Numbers

5. Fill in the missing numbers:

a) 4 + ____ = 7

b) ____ - 2 = 5

c) 3 + ____ = 8

d) 9 - ____ = 6

e) ____ + 4 = 10

6. Choose the correct answer for: 5 + 3 = ?

6

7

8

9

✅ Part 4: True or False

7. Circle True or False for each equation:

a) 3 + 4 = 7     True / False

b) 8 - 2 = 5     True / False

c) 2 + 5 = 7     True / False

d) 9 - 3 = 6     True / False

8. Which of these equations are correct? Tick all that apply:

4 + 2 = 6

7 - 1 = 5

3 + 5 = 8

10 - 4 = 6

🎲 Part 5: Meka Matua Challenge

9. Match each equation with its answer:
1. 6 + 2
2. 9 - 4
3. 3 + 4
4. 8 - 3
A. 5
B. 7
C. 8
D. 5
10. Create your own addition equation and solve it:

____ + ____ = ____

11. Create your own subtraction equation and solve it:

____ - ____ = ____

12. Explain what the equal sign (=) means in your own words:

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