Subtraction Word Problem Models

Answer Key - Grade 1 Math Worksheet - Building Confidence

Write the answer on the line, or circle the answer.

1. 1.

   8 ducks swam in a pond. 2 swam away. How many are left?

   6
2. 2.

   Which equation matches this story? 10 balloons were tied to a fence. 2 floated away.

   • 10 + 2 = 12
   • 10 - 3 = 7
   • 10 - 2 = 8
3. 3.

   7 cats sat on a wall. 3 ran away. How many are left?

   4
4. 4.

   Which equation matches this story? 9 cookies were on a plate. Dad took 5.

   • 9 - 6 = 3
   • 9 - 5 = 4
   • 9 + 5 = 14
5. 5.

   Ana has 5 frogs. Leo has 2 frogs. How many more frogs does Ana have?

   3
6. 6.

   There were 9 balls in a box. 2 rolled away. How many are left?

   7
7. 7.

   Which equation matches this story? 10 kites flew in the sky. 7 came down.

   • 10 - 8 = 2
   • 10 + 7 = 17
   • 10 - 7 = 3
8. 8.

   8 apples were in a basket. Mom took 4. How many are left?

   4
9. 9.

   Which equation matches this story? 10 bells hung on a rope. 4 fell off.

   • 10 - 4 = 6
   • 10 - 5 = 5
   • 10 + 4 = 14
10. 10.

    Zoe has 6 ducks. Max has 5 ducks. How many more ducks does Zoe have?

    1