Mastering Subtraction Strategies

Lily has 15 apples. She gives 7 apples to her friend. How many apples does Lily have left?

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On a number line, if you start at 12 and move 5 steps to the left, where will you land?

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Tom had 20 marbles. He lost some marbles and now has 13 marbles. How many marbles did Tom lose?

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If you start at 18 on a number line and move 9 steps to the left, what number do you reach?

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Sarah had 30 candies. She gave 12 candies to her brother. How many candies does she have now?

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On a number line, if you start at 25 and move 10 steps to the left, where will you land?

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A farmer had 50 cows. He sold 23 cows. How many cows does the farmer have now?

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If you start at 40 on a number line and move 15 steps to the left, what number do you reach?

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Jenny had 45 stickers. She gave 18 stickers to her friend. How many stickers does Jenny have left?

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On a number line, if you start at 60 and move 20 steps to the left, where will you land?

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