📚 Topic Summary
Subtraction sentences show us how to take away a number from another number. They use symbols like the minus sign (-) and the equals sign (=). For example, the subtraction sentence $5 - 2 = 3$ means if you start with 5 and take away 2, you will have 3 left. These worksheets will help you practice writing and solving simple subtraction sentences!
🧮 Part A: Vocabulary
Match the words with their meanings:
- Difference
- Minus Sign (-)
- Equals Sign (=)
- Subtraction
- Sentence
- A mathematical statement.
- The symbol showing subtraction.
- Taking away a number from another.
- The answer to a subtraction problem.
- The symbol showing equality.
✏️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the paragraph with the correct words:
When we __________, we are taking away an amount from another. The _________ sign helps us show this action in a mathematical ___________. The answer we get is called the __________. For example, in $7 - 3 = 4$, we know we are using __________.
🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking
Imagine you have 8 cookies and you give 3 to your friend. Write a subtraction sentence to show how many cookies you have left. Explain how you solved the problem.