Subtracting Numbers Using the Number Line

The video tutorial demonstrates how to use a number line to perform subtraction. It provides examples of subtracting numbers like 3 from 8, 4 from 9, 5 from 15, and 6 from 18. The tutorial encourages viewers to practice by writing number sentences that match the number line operations. It concludes with a practice exercise to reinforce the learning.

If you start at 8 on a number line and move backwards by 3, where do you land?

• 5

• 4

• 2

• 6

What is the result of starting at 9 and moving 4 steps back on a number line?

• 6

• 4

• 5

• 3

When you start at 15 and subtract 5 using a number line, what number do you reach?

• 9

• 10

• 11

• 8

Subtracting 6 from 18 on a number line lands you on which number?

• 10

• 12

• 11

• 13

In the practice exercise, if you start at 17 and jump back 6 times, what is the final number?

• 10

• 12

• 11

• 9