Subtraction and Counting Back
Practice subtraction using the counting back strategy on a number line for Grade 1 students.
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Subtraction and Counting Back
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Follow the instructions for each section. Use the number line to help you count back and find the difference.
Count back 1 to find the answer. Look at the number line to help you.
1. 5 - 1 =
2. 8 - 1 =
3. 3 - 1 =
Count back 2 to find the answer. Use the number line to help you.
1. 6 - 2 =
2. 9 - 2 =
3. 4 - 2 =
Count back 3 to find the answer. Use the number line to help you.
1. 7 - 3 =
2. 10 - 3 =
3. 5 - 3 =
Read the word problem and fill in the blank with the correct answer.
1. Sarah had 7 cookies. She ate 2 cookies. Now she has cookies left.
2. There were 9 birds on a tree. 3 birds flew away. Now there are birds on the tree.
3. Mark had 6 toy cars. He gave 1 car to his friend. Now Mark has toy cars.
Match the subtraction problem with its correct answer.
1. 5 - 2
a. 7
2. 10 - 3
b. 4
3. 6 - 2
c. 3