Number Line Subtraction to 20

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What is a number line?

Back

A number line is a straight line that shows numbers in order. It helps us see how numbers are related to each other.

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What does subtraction mean?

Back

Subtraction means taking away a number from another number.

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How do you show subtraction on a number line?

Back

To show subtraction on a number line, start at the first number and move to the left by the second number.

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What is 5 - 2 on a number line?

Back

Start at 5, move 2 spaces to the left, and you land on 3.

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What is the result of 10 - 4?

Back

The result is 6.

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If you have 8 apples and give away 3, how many do you have left?

Back

You have 5 apples left.

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What is the difference between 15 and 7?

Back

The difference is 8.

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How can you check your subtraction?

Back

You can check your subtraction by adding the number you subtracted to the answer.

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What is 12 - 5?

Back

The result is 7.

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If you start at 9 and move back 3 on the number line, where do you end up?

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You end up at 6.