Mathematics · Grades K–1
Subtraction within ten
Start with the whole and take away the second number.
The key idea
Start with the whole and take away the second number.
whole − removed = remaining
Worked examples
3 − 2 = ?
3 − 2 = 1
1
4 − 2 = ?
4 − 2 = 2
2
Try it yourself
8 − 5 = ?
7 − 7 = ?
Check your understanding
Answers and marking notes
- 3
8 − 5 = 3
- 0
7 − 7 = 0
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