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Picture Subtraction Problem Solving
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Picture Subtraction Problem Solving
Look at each group of pictures. Work out how many are taken away and how many are left. For written-response questions, write a subtraction equation and an answer. For multiple-choice questions, choose an answer.
Picture subtraction
1.There are 9 kites in the sky. 4 kites drift out of sight. How many kites can you still see? Write the subtraction equation.
2.Losa has 12 feijoas. She gives 5 to her cousin. How many feijoas does Losa have now? Write the subtraction equation.
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3.A pond has 8 ducks. 3 ducks swim behind the reeds. How many ducks are still in view? Choose the correct answer.
- 4 ducks
- 5 ducks
- 6 ducks
- 11 ducks
4.There are 14 shells on the beach. A wave washes 6 back into the sea. How many shells remain on the sand? Write the subtraction equation.
Before the wave: ◇ ◇ ◇ ◇ ◇ ◇ ◇ ◇ ◇ ◇ ◇ ◇ ◇ ◇
5.Which equation shows 11 toy cars with 4 taken away?
- 11 + 4 = 15
- 11 − 4 = 7
- 4 − 11 = 7
- 11 − 7 = 4
Match and make
6.Match each subtraction to its answer.
- 10 − 3
- 13 − 5
- 9 − 3
- 15 − 6
- 7
- 6
- 9
- 8
7.Complete the subtraction: 16 − 7 = .
8.Draw a group of objects, cross some out, and show how many are left. Then write your own subtraction story and equation.
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