Subtraction Word Problems

What words tell you to subtract?

Do you know when to subtract in a story problem? Just like with addition word problems, there are key words that let you know.

Words such as these are clues that tell us to subtract:

Let's look for one of these clue words when we read the story problem below:

There are 6 frogs on a log. 2 jumped off the log. How many are left?

What key word gives you a clue that you will subtract?

left

How many frogs are left on the log?

6 - 2 = 4 frogs

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