Mastering 2-Digit Subtraction with Regrouping

What is the first step in two-digit subtraction when the bottom number is larger?

• Multiply the numbers

• Subtract directly

• Borrow from the tens column

• Add the numbers

If you have 2 ones and need to subtract 4 ones, what should you do?

• Subtract 2 from 4

• Multiply by 2

• Borrow 1 ten from the tens column

• Add 2 more ones

When borrowing from the tens column, what happens to the tens digit?

• It doubles

• It increases by 1

• It stays the same

• It decreases by 1

Which of the following is NOT a method for handling borrowing in subtraction?

• Crossing out the tens digit and reducing it by 1

• Multiplying the tens digit by 2

• Crossing out both digits and adjusting

• Adding 10 to the ones digit

What is the result of 83 minus 59 using the borrowing method?

• 54

• 44

• 34

• 24

In the problem 41 minus 28, what is the first step after identifying that 8 is larger than 1?

• Add 1 to 8

• Multiply 1 by 8

• Borrow 1 ten from the tens column

• Subtract 1 from 8

What is the result of 41 minus 28?

• 13

• 14

• 15

• 16

In the problem 707 minus 48, what is the first step after identifying that 8 is larger than 7?

• Subtract 7 from 8

• Borrow 1 ten from the tens column

• Multiply 7 by 8

• Add 1 to 8

What is the result of 707 minus 48?

• 659

• 679

• 669

• 689

What should you remember if the top number is larger than the bottom number in subtraction?

• Add the numbers

• No need to borrow

• Borrow from the tens column

• Multiply the numbers