Missing Decimal Values

Missing Decimal Values

Solving equations with missing decimal values!

Missing Minuends

• Addition is the opposite of subtraction!

• The minuend, or the number you are subtracting from, is the largest number in the equation!

• Make sure to LINE UP the decimal point!

• Now you try.... ______ - 7.6 = 21.4

Missing Addends

Addend + Addend = Sum

Sum - Addend = Missing Addend

Make sure to LINE UP the decimal point!!

Now, you try...

77.03 + _____ = 110.054

Missing Subtrahends

Minuend - Subtrahend = Difference

Subtract the difference from the minuend (the largest number in the equation) to find the missing value.

LINE UP the decimal point!