Subtractiion-Crossword-Puzzle-6 Worksheets - Free Printable

Problem Description:

The task involves solving a series of subtraction problems presented in a crossword puzzle format. Each problem is structured as a sequence of subtractions, and the results must be filled into the corresponding cells in the grid. The goal is to solve all the subtraction problems accurately and fill in the grids.

Solution Approach:

1. Understand the Structure: Each problem consists of a sequence of numbers separated by subtraction signs (`-`). The result of each subtraction step should be calculated sequentially.
2. Perform Subtractions: Start from the leftmost number and subtract the next number in the sequence. Continue this process until the final result is obtained.
3. Fill in the Grids: Write the intermediate and final results in the corresponding cells of the grid.
4. Check Work: Ensure that all calculations are correct and that the results fit logically into the grid.

Step-by-Step Solution:

#### Puzzle 1:
```
32 - 9 - 7 = ?
10 - 1 - 3 = ?
9 - 1 - 4 = ?
```

- First Row:
\( 32 - 9 = 23 \)
\( 23 - 7 = 16 \)
Result: \( 16 \)

- Second Row:
\( 10 - 1 = 9 \)
\( 9 - 3 = 6 \)
Result: \( 6 \)

- Third Row:
\( 9 - 1 = 8 \)
\( 8 - 4 = 4 \)
Result: \( 4 \)

Filled Grid for Puzzle 1:
```
32 - 9 - 7 = 16
10 - 1 - 3 = 6
9 - 1 - 4 = 4
```

#### Puzzle 2:
```
37 - 15 - 11 = ?
15 - 3 - 7 = ?
12 - 7 - 6 = ?
```

- First Row:
\( 37 - 15 = 22 \)
\( 22 - 11 = 11 \)
Result: \( 11 \)

- Second Row:
\( 15 - 3 = 12 \)
\( 12 - 7 = 5 \)
Result: \( 5 \)

- Third Row:
\( 12 - 7 = 5 \)
\( 5 - 6 = -1 \)
Result: \( -1 \)

Filled Grid for Puzzle 2:
```
37 - 15 - 11 = 11
15 - 3 - 7 = 5
12 - 7 - 6 = -1
```

#### Puzzle 3:
```
34 - 12 - 14 = ?
10 - 5 - 4 = ?
14 - 7 - 1 = ?
```

- First Row:
\( 34 - 12 = 22 \)
\( 22 - 14 = 8 \)
Result: \( 8 \)

- Second Row:
\( 10 - 5 = 5 \)
\( 5 - 4 = 1 \)
Result: \( 1 \)

- Third Row:
\( 14 - 7 = 7 \)
\( 7 - 1 = 6 \)
Result: \( 6 \)

Filled Grid for Puzzle 3:
```
34 - 12 - 14 = 8
10 - 5 - 4 = 1
14 - 7 - 1 = 6
```

#### Puzzle 4:
```
35 - 14 - 7 = ?
11 - 1 - 4 = ?
14 - 6 - 5 = ?
```

- First Row:
\( 35 - 14 = 21 \)
\( 21 - 7 = 14 \)
Result: \( 14 \)

- Second Row:
\( 11 - 1 = 10 \)
\( 10 - 4 = 6 \)
Result: \( 6 \)

- Third Row:
\( 14 - 6 = 8 \)
\( 8 - 5 = 3 \)
Result: \( 3 \)

Filled Grid for Puzzle 4:
```
35 - 14 - 7 = 14
11 - 1 - 4 = 6
14 - 6 - 5 = 3
```

Final Answer:

```
Puzzle 1:
32 - 9 - 7 = 16
10 - 1 - 3 = 6
9 - 1 - 4 = 4

Puzzle 2:
37 - 15 - 11 = 11
15 - 3 - 7 = 5
12 - 7 - 6 = -1

Puzzle 3:
34 - 12 - 14 = 8
10 - 5 - 4 = 1
14 - 7 - 1 = 6

Puzzle 4:
35 - 14 - 7 = 14
11 - 1 - 4 = 6
14 - 6 - 5 = 3
```

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\text{Puzzle 1:} \\
32 - 9 - 7 = 16 \\
10 - 1 - 3 = 6 \\
9 - 1 - 4 = 4 \\
\\
\text{Puzzle 2:} \\
37 - 15 - 11 = 11 \\
15 - 3 - 7 = 5 \\
12 - 7 - 6 = -1 \\
\\
\text{Puzzle 3:} \\
34 - 12 - 14 = 8 \\
10 - 5 - 4 = 1 \\
14 - 7 - 1 = 6 \\
\\
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35 - 14 - 7 = 14 \\
11 - 1 - 4 = 6 \\
14 - 6 - 5 = 3 \\
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