Let's solve the subtraction problems on this worksheet. The task is to
subtract 3 from each number given.
We'll go through each problem one by one and provide the answers.
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Row 1
1. 5 − 3 =
2
2. 12 − 3 =
9
3. 3 − 3 =
0
4. 13 − 3 =
10
5. 9 − 3 =
6
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Row 2
6. 6 − 3 =
3
7. 8 − 3 =
5
8. 11 − 3 =
8
9. 15 − 3 =
12
10. 7 − 3 =
4
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Row 3
11. 4 − 3 =
1
12. 9 − 3 =
6
13. 6 − 3 =
3
14. 14 − 3 =
11
15. 3 − 3 =
0
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Row 4
16. 5 − 3 =
2
17. 8 − 3 =
5
18. 10 − 3 =
7
19. 16 − 3 =
13
20. 7 − 3 =
4
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Row 5
21. 11 − 3 =
8
22. 6 − 3 =
3
23. 4 − 3 =
1
24. 8 − 3 =
5
25. 13 − 3 =
10
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✔ Final Answers (in order):
```
2, 9, 0, 10, 6
3, 5, 8, 12, 4
1, 6, 3, 11, 0
2, 5, 7, 13, 4
8, 3, 1, 5, 10
```
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📝 Explanation:
This worksheet focuses on
mental math subtraction, specifically subtracting 3 from numbers up to 20. A helpful mental strategy is to count back 3 from the starting number:
- For example: 12 − 3 → think "12, 11, 10, 9" → answer is
9
- Or use known facts: 10 − 3 = 7, so 13 − 3 = 10
All answers are within 0–17, which aligns with the Common Core standard
CCSS 2.OA.2 — fluently adding and subtracting within 20 using mental strategies.
✔ Students should check their work as instructed at the bottom.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of subtraction worksheet grade 2.
