Let’s solve each problem one by one. We need to figure out what number goes in the box so that the equation is true — either adding or subtracting.
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A. 8 □ = 14
We start at 8 and want to get to 14.
14 - 8 = 6 → So we add 6.
✔ Answer:
+6
B. 3 □ = 8
8 - 3 = 5 → Add 5.
✔ Answer:
+5
C. 16 □ = 11
16 to 11 is going down.
16 - 11 = 5 → Subtract 5.
✔ Answer:
-5
D. 32 □ = 30
32 to 30 is down by 2.
✔ Answer:
-2
E. 12 □ = 3
12 to 3 is a big drop.
12 - 3 = 9 → Subtract 9.
✔ Answer:
-9
F. 22 □ = 20
22 to 20 is down by 2.
✔ Answer:
-2
G. 15 □ = 18
18 - 15 = 3 → Add 3.
✔ Answer:
+3
H. 44 □ = 49
49 - 44 = 5 → Add 5.
✔ Answer:
+5
I. 30 □ = 25
30 to 25 is down by 5.
✔ Answer:
-5
J. 50 □ = 53
53 - 50 = 3 → Add 3.
✔ Answer:
+3
K. 7 □ = 10
10 - 7 = 3 → Add 3.
✔ Answer:
+3
L. 12 □ = 9
12 to 9 is down by 3.
✔ Answer:
-3
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Final Answer:
A. +6
B. +5
C. -5
D. -2
E. -9
F. -2
G. +3
H. +5
I. -5
J. +3
K. +3
L. -3
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 1st grade algebra worksheet.
