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Two-Digit Subtraction Without Borrowing

Grade 2 · Stretch challenge · 12 questions · Version PG-1BDFT7B-ZTN0

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1.83 - 51 =
2.12 - 10 =
3.20 - 20 =
4.89 - 46 =
5.58 - 10 =
6.72 - 40 =
7.22 - 11 =
8.77 - 22 =
9.57 - 50 =
10.42 - 32 =
11.94 - 10 =
12.40 - 40 =

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. 83 - 51 =32
  2. 12 - 10 =2
  3. 20 - 20 =0
  4. 89 - 46 =43
  5. 58 - 10 =48
  6. 72 - 40 =32
  7. 22 - 11 =11
  8. 77 - 22 =55
  9. 57 - 50 =7
  10. 42 - 32 =10
  11. 94 - 10 =84
  12. 40 - 40 =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.