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Two-Digit Subtraction Without Borrowing

Grade 2 · Stretch challenge · 12 questions · Version PG-9PG4DU-ZTN0

1.

44 - 30 =

2.

95 - 13 =

3.

92 - 70 =

4.

82 - 42 =

5.

57 - 47 =

6.

80 - 50 =

7.

76 - 66 =

8.

43 - 21 =

9.

78 - 18 =

10.

28 - 23 =

11.

11 - 11 =

12.

40 - 20 =

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. 44 - 30 =14
  2. 95 - 13 =82
  3. 92 - 70 =22
  4. 82 - 42 =40
  5. 57 - 47 =10
  6. 80 - 50 =30
  7. 76 - 66 =10
  8. 43 - 21 =22
  9. 78 - 18 =60
  10. 28 - 23 =5
  11. 11 - 11 =0
  12. 40 - 20 =20

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.