Summer 3-Digit Subtraction with Regrouping Color-by-Code ... - Free Printable

Let's solve each subtraction problem on the worksheet and then follow the coloring instructions.

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Step 1: Solve Each Subtraction Problem

We'll go through each cloud and compute the result:

1. 700 - 277
700 - 277 = 423

2. 832 - 283
832 - 283 = 549

3. 740 - 248
740 - 248 = 492

4. 704 - 355
704 - 355 = 349

5. 600 - 236
600 - 236 = 364

6. 923 - 577
923 - 577 = 346

7. 950 - 487
950 - 487 = 463

8. 732 - 338
732 - 338 = 394

9. 742 - 388
742 - 388 = 354

10. 728 - 379
728 - 379 = 349

11. 823 - 394
823 - 394 = 429

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Now, let's write down all the answers:

| Problem | Answer |
|----------------|--------|
| 700 - 277 | 423 |
| 832 - 283 | 549 |
| 740 - 248 | 492 |
| 704 - 355 | 349 |
| 600 - 236 | 364 |
| 923 - 577 | 346 |
| 950 - 487 | 463 |
| 732 - 338 | 394 |
| 742 - 388 | 354 |
| 728 - 379 | 349 |
| 823 - 394 | 429 |

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Step 2: Identify Where the Digit "4" Appears in Each Answer

We need to:
- Color 4s in the ones column → green
- Color 4s in the tens column → blue
- Color 4s in the hundreds column → purple

Let’s analyze each answer:

1. 423 → 4 (hundreds), 2 (tens), 3 (ones)
→ 4 in hundreds → purple

2. 549 → 5 (hundreds), 4 (tens), 9 (ones)
→ 4 in tens → blue

3. 492 → 4 (hundreds), 9 (tens), 2 (ones)
→ 4 in hundreds → purple

4. 349 → 3 (hundreds), 4 (tens), 9 (ones)
→ 4 in tens → blue

5. 364 → 3 (hundreds), 6 (tens), 4 (ones)
→ 4 in ones → green

6. 346 → 3 (hundreds), 4 (tens), 6 (ones)
→ 4 in tens → blue

7. 463 → 4 (hundreds), 6 (tens), 3 (ones)
→ 4 in hundreds → purple

8. 394 → 3 (hundreds), 9 (tens), 4 (ones)
→ 4 in ones → green

9. 354 → 3 (hundreds), 5 (tens), 4 (ones)
→ 4 in ones → green

10. 349 → 3 (hundreds), 4 (tens), 9 (ones)
→ 4 in tens → blue

11. 429 → 4 (hundreds), 2 (tens), 9 (ones)
→ 4 in hundreds → purple

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Step 3: Coloring Instructions

For each answer, color the digit 4 based on its place value:

| Answer | Digit '4' Position | Color |
|--------|--------------------|-------|
| 423 | Hundreds | Purple |
| 549 | Tens | Blue |
| 492 | Hundreds | Purple |
| 349 | Tens | Blue |
| 364 | Ones | Green |
| 346 | Tens | Blue |
| 463 | Hundreds | Purple |
| 394 | Ones | Green |
| 354 | Ones | Green |
| 349 | Tens | Blue |
| 429 | Hundreds | Purple |

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Final Answer Summary

You should:

- Color any '4' in the ones place (rightmost digit) → Green
→ Answers: 364, 394, 354

- Color any '4' in the tens place (middle digit) → Blue
→ Answers: 549, 349, 346, 349 (again)

- Color any '4' in the hundreds place (leftmost digit) → Purple
→ Answers: 423, 492, 463, 429

> Note: Some answers have no 4 at all — do not color those digits.

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✔ Final Step: Apply Colors

After solving the problems, locate the digit 4 in each answer and color it accordingly:

- Green: 4 in ones place → 364, 394, 354
- Blue: 4 in tens place → 549, 349, 346, 349
- Purple: 4 in hundreds place → 423, 492, 463, 429

This completes the task! The worksheet is both solved and ready for coloring.

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