Basic Subtraction Word Problems

Front

What is subtraction?

Back

Subtraction is taking away a number from another number.

Front

What does it mean to find the 'remaining' amount?

Back

Finding the remaining amount means figuring out how much is left after some has been taken away.

Front

If you have 10 apples and you give away 3, how many do you have left?

Back

7 apples.

Front

What is the subtraction sentence for 'There were 10 balloons and 4 popped'?

Back

10 - 4 = 6.

Front

If you have 15 candies and you eat 5, how many candies do you have now?

Back

10 candies.

Front

What is the term for the number you start with in subtraction?

Back

Minuend.

Front

What is the term for the number you take away in subtraction?

Back

Subtrahend.

Front

What is the result of a subtraction problem called?

Back

Difference.

Front

If you have 20 stickers and you give away 8, how many stickers do you have left?

Back

12 stickers.

Front

How do you write '8 less than 15' as a subtraction sentence?

Back

15 - 8 = 7.