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Subtraction word problem with 2-digits
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Subtraction word problem with 2-digits
Ella has
99
blocks. Enzo has
49
blocks. How many more blocks does Ella have than Enzo?
46
53
49
50
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Hint
Can you answer 10 correctly?
99 less 49 is
?
-40
-9
99
59
?
When subtracting numbers, it can be helpful to decompose the second number using the place value method and then use the arrow method to decrease the first number by each place value
For example, if we have 875 - 239
Decompose 239 into 2 hundreds, 3 tens, and 9 ones
Decrease 875 by -200 (=675)
Decrease 675 by -30 (=645)
Decrease 645 by -9 (=636)