Subtraction Word Problem Models
Grade 1 - Math - On Level

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Subtraction model story: 11 pears were on the table. 6 were taken away. How many are left?
Which equation models 15 lemons with 9 taken away?
- 6 + 9 = 15
- 15 - 9 = 6
- 9 - 15 = -6
- 15 + 9 = 24
Subtraction model story: 10 mangoes were on the table. 6 were taken away. How many are left?
Which equation models 5 peaches with 2 taken away?
- 5 - 2 = 3
- 3 + 2 = 5
- 2 - 5 = -3
- 5 + 2 = 7
Subtraction model story: 11 watermelons were on the table. 3 were taken away. How many are left?
Which equation models 13 pineapples with 2 taken away?
- 13 + 2 = 15
- 11 + 2 = 13
- 2 - 13 = -11
- 13 - 2 = 11
Subtraction model story: 14 books were on the table. 8 were taken away. How many are left?
Which equation models 15 crayons with 6 taken away?
- 15 - 6 = 9
- 9 + 6 = 15
- 6 - 15 = -9
- 15 + 6 = 21
Subtraction model story: 5 pencils were on the table. 1 were taken away. How many are left?
Which equation models 5 papers with 3 taken away?
- 5 - 3 = 2
- 2 + 3 = 5
- 5 + 3 = 8
- 3 - 5 = -2