Subtraction word problems are like little stories that ask us to find the difference between two numbers. In Grade 2, we usually solve these problems in one step, meaning we only need to subtract once to find the answer. We read the problem carefully, find the important numbers, and decide what's being taken away. Then, we subtract to solve the problem!
Match the word to its definition:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. Difference | A. The amount left after subtracting |
| 2. Subtract | B. To take away one number from another |
| 3. Less | C. A symbol (-) used to show subtraction |
| 4. Minus | D. The result of subtraction |
| 5. Reduce | E. To make smaller in amount, number, or size |
(Answers: 1-D, 2-B, 3-A, 4-C, 5-E)
Read the sentence and fill in the missing words.
When we ______ one number from another, we are performing ______. The answer we get is called the ______.
(Answers: subtract, subtraction, difference)
Sarah has 15 stickers. She gives 7 stickers to her friend. How many stickers does Sarah have left? Show your work and explain how you found the answer.
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