Subtraction Word Problem Models
Grade 1 - Math - Challenge Me

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Subtraction model story: 20 pears were on the table. 3 were taken away. How many are left?
Which equation models 18 lemons with 7 taken away?
- 11 + 7 = 18
- 7 - 18 = -11
- 18 + 7 = 25
- 18 - 7 = 11
Subtraction model story: 6 mangoes were on the table. 4 were taken away. How many are left?
Which equation models 12 peaches with 4 taken away?
- 12 - 4 = 8
- 4 - 12 = -8
- 12 + 4 = 16
- 8 + 4 = 12
Subtraction model story: 7 watermelons were on the table. 1 were taken away. How many are left?
Which equation models 7 pineapples with 5 taken away?
- 2 + 5 = 7
- 5 - 7 = -2
- 7 - 5 = 2
- 7 + 5 = 12
Subtraction model story: 9 books were on the table. 8 were taken away. How many are left?
Which equation models 20 crayons with 4 taken away?
- 20 + 4 = 24
- 4 - 20 = -16
- 20 - 4 = 16
- 16 + 4 = 20
Subtraction model story: 20 pencils were on the table. 7 were taken away. How many are left?
Which equation models 7 papers with 4 taken away?
- 7 + 4 = 11
- 3 + 4 = 7
- 4 - 7 = -3
- 7 - 4 = 3