Subtract - 2 steps

Subtract - 2 steps

2 steps

Sometimes word problems have 2 steps. For example: Kim bought 4 books. She got 7 books as gifts. She gave 2 books to her best friend. How many books does Kim have now?

First we add ...4 books + 7 books = 11 books

Next we subtract ... 11 books - 2 books that she gave away = 9 books

Multiple Choice

The library had 123 hard books and 234 soft books. They sold 107 books. How many books were not sold?

• 357

• 250

• 464

• 230

Poll

How do you feel about 2 step problems?

• Great

• Ok

• Not so good

Multiple Choice

Sally's book has 876 pages. She read 218 pages on day 1 and 124 pages on day 2. How many pages are left for her to read?

• 534

• 658

• 1000

• 342

Multiple Choice

Chi earned $345 on Monday and $190 on Tuesday. He bought a toy for $213. How much money does he have left?

• 303

• 403

• 322

• 535