Math - L.5 Model and write subtraction sentences for word proble

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Liz blew 7 bubbles. Then, 3 of the bubbles popped.

Here are 7 cubes. Take away cubes to show the story.

Write a subtraction sentence to match the story.

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Ron hung 8 pictures on the wall. Later, he took 3 of them down.

Here are 8 cubes. Take away cubes to show the story.

Write a subtraction sentence to match the story.

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There were 6 deer in Jack's garden. Then, 5 deer ran away.

Here are 6 cubes. Take away cubes to show the story.

Write a subtraction sentence to match the story.

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There were 10 fire trucks. Then, 5 fire trucks drove off.

Here are 10 cubes. Take away cubes to show the story.

Write a subtraction sentence to match the story.

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Beth had 7 balloons. Then, 1 of the balloons popped.

Here are 7 cubes. Take away cubes to show the story.

Write a subtraction sentence to match the story.

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An artist made 8 paintings. He sold 7 of them.

Here are 8 cubes. Take away cubes to show the story.

Write a subtraction sentence to match the story.

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Jen had 7 papers. She threw 6 of them out.

Here are 7 cubes. Take away cubes to show the story.

Write a subtraction sentence to match the story.

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There were 9 people in a room. Then, 3 people left.

Here are 9 cubes. Take away cubes to show the story.

Write a subtraction sentence to match the story.

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Jen painted 8 pictures. She gave 5 of them away.

Here are 8 cubes. Take away cubes to show the story.

Write a subtraction sentence to match the story.

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There were 9 squirrels in a tree. Then, 7 squirrels left.

Here are 9 cubes. Take away cubes to show the story.

Write a subtraction sentence to match the story.