I'll work through each subtraction problem on the worksheet step by step.
Problem 1: Wesley got 14 ice lollies. 6 lollies melted. How many are left?
- Calculation: 14 - 6 = ?
- Starting at 14, count back 6: 13, 12, 11, 10, 9, 8
- Answer: 8
Problem 2: Walter put 13 crabs in a bucket. 4 crabs crawled away. How many are left?
- Calculation: 13 - 4 = ?
- Starting at 13, count back 4: 12, 11, 10, 9
- Answer: 9
Problem 3: Wanda had 11 kites. 3 kites got ripped. How many are left?
- Calculation: 11 - 3 = ?
- Starting at 11, count back 3: 10, 9, 8
- Answer: 8
Problem 4: Wesley made a tower of 16 stones. 8 stones fell down. How many stones are left?
- Calculation: 16 - 8 = ?
- Starting at 16, count back 8: 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, 10, 9, 8
- Answer: 8
Let me verify these calculations:
- 14 - 6 = 8 ✓
- 13 - 4 = 9 ✓
- 11 - 3 = 8 ✓
- 16 - 8 = 8 ✓
Final Answer:
1) 14 - 6 = 8
2) 13 - 4 = 9
3) 11 - 3 = 8
4) 16 - 8 = 8
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of subtraction worksheet yr.
