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Two-Digit Subtraction Without Borrowing

Grade 2 · Stretch challenge · 12 questions · Version PG-B3E4UP-ZTN0

1.

30 - 30 =

2.

43 - 13 =

3.

90 - 20 =

4.

13 - 13 =

5.

83 - 43 =

6.

15 - 11 =

7.

18 - 16 =

8.

44 - 20 =

9.

62 - 31 =

10.

90 - 30 =

11.

75 - 73 =

12.

31 - 31 =

Answers and teaching notes

Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.

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  1. 30 - 30 =0
  2. 43 - 13 =30
  3. 90 - 20 =70
  4. 13 - 13 =0
  5. 83 - 43 =40
  6. 15 - 11 =4
  7. 18 - 16 =2
  8. 44 - 20 =24
  9. 62 - 31 =31
  10. 90 - 30 =60
  11. 75 - 73 =2
  12. 31 - 31 =0

Worked example

78 - 35 = 43. Subtract ones, then tens.

Common mistake

Starting with the tens and losing track of the ones column.

Helpful hint

Start in the ones column.