Subtracting Three-Digit Numbers Using a Number Line

This lesson teaches how to subtract three-digit numbers using a number line. It explains the concept of expanded form and demonstrates how to make jumps on the number line to find the difference. Three examples are provided to illustrate the process, showing how to break down numbers into hundreds, tens, and ones, and subtract each part step-by-step. The lesson emphasizes the flexibility of number lines in counting by different increments and moving backwards.

What is the expanded form of the number 222?

How do you use a number line to subtract the numbers 976 and 321?

Explain the process of subtracting 495 minus 234 using a number line.

What steps do you take to subtract 687 minus 152 using a number line?

What have you learned about subtracting three-digit numbers using a number line?