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Subtracting by counting back (−1, −2, −3)

Grade 1

What this lesson shows

9 take away 2. Let's use a ten-frame.

Try it yourself

Real questions from this lesson's worksheets — answers below each one.

  1. 9 - 3 = ?
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    6
  2. 6 - 2
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    4
  3. 10 - 3
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    7
  4. 4 - 2
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    2

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