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Two-Digit Subtraction Without Borrowing

Grade 2 · Stretch challenge · 12 questions · Version PG-19ZHSQG-ZTN0

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1.32 - 20 =
2.59 - 56 =
3.19 - 18 =
4.24 - 20 =
5.87 - 45 =
6.95 - 85 =
7.58 - 22 =
8.31 - 21 =
9.35 - 13 =
10.59 - 49 =
11.37 - 22 =
12.24 - 22 =

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. 32 - 20 =12
  2. 59 - 56 =3
  3. 19 - 18 =1
  4. 24 - 20 =4
  5. 87 - 45 =42
  6. 95 - 85 =10
  7. 58 - 22 =36
  8. 31 - 21 =10
  9. 35 - 13 =22
  10. 59 - 49 =10
  11. 37 - 22 =15
  12. 24 - 22 =2

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.