Subtracting from Zero Worksheet

Practice subtracting numbers from zero with this worksheet for 3rd graders, focusing on understanding negative results and number lines.

Grade 3 Math SubtractionSubtracting from Zero

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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.NBT.A.2

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Subtracting from Zero

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Read each question carefully and solve the subtraction problems. Use the number line to help you visualize subtracting from zero.

1. What is 0 - 5?

2. If you have 0 cookies and eat 3, how many do you have left?

3. Solve: 0 - 7 =

Use the number line to show 0 - 4. Circle the starting point and the ending point.

0 - 4 =

1. 0 - 6 =

2. 0 - 9 =

3. 0 - 2 =

4. 0 - 10 =

1. When you subtract a positive number from zero, the answer is always positive.

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False

2. 0 - 8 is the same as -8.

True

False

1. The temperature outside was 0 degrees Celsius. It dropped by 5 degrees. What is the new temperature?

2. Sarah had zero stickers. Her friend gave her 2 stickers, but then she lost 7 stickers. How many stickers does Sarah have now?