Subtracting Using Number Line

Which equation matches the number line correctly?

• 3 - 2 = 1

• 3 - 3 = 0

• 3 - 1 = 2

12 - 12 = ______

• 0

• 1

• 3

Use the number line to help you solve the problems. Write your answer in the space provided. Start at 15. Subtract 8. What number do you land on?

Use the number line to help you solve the problems. Write your answer in the space provided. Start at 20. Subtract 6. Then, add 3. What number do you land on?

Start at 12. Move 7 steps to the left. What number do you land on?

Which direction will you move on the number line to perform this operation?

• Left

• Right

Which direction will you move on the number line to perform this operation?

• Left

• Right

Which direction will you move on the number line to perform this operation?

• Left

• Right

Which direction will you move on the number line to perform this operation?

• Left

• Right

Which direction will you move on the number line to perform this operation?

• Left

• Right