Instructions
Complete the following subtraction problems and show your work when necessary. Make sure to check your answers!
1. Simple Subtraction
Calculate the following:
a) 84 - 27 =
b) 156 - 89 =
c) 302 - 150 =
2. Word Problems
Read each problem carefully and write your answer in the space provided.
a) Sarah had 150 marbles. She gave 37 marbles to her friend. How many marbles does Sarah have left?
b) A bookstore had 250 books. After a sale, 125 books were sold. How many books are left in the bookstore?
3. Missing Number
Fill in the blank to make the equation correct:
a) 75 - ___ = 48
b) ___ - 29 = 51
4. Challenge Problem
Calculate the following and explain how you got your answer:
999 - 567 =
5. Extra Practice (Optional)
Choose any two subtraction problems below and solve them:
- a) 475 - 218 =
- b) 632 - 324 =
- c) 800 - 450 =