Story problems · Subtraction · Up to 10 · 4 stories · set 2

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Read the story. Write the number sentence and the answer.

1

There are 9 kites in the sky. 1 kite comes down. How many kites are left?

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2

There are 5 balloons at a party. 3 balloons pop. How many balloons are left?

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3

There are 8 turtles on a rock. 4 turtles swim off. How many turtles are left?

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4

There are 3 stars in the sky. 2 stars go out. How many stars are left?

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Answer key

  1. 1. 9 - 1 = 8
  2. 2. 5 - 3 = 2
  3. 3. 8 - 4 = 4
  4. 4. 3 - 2 = 1
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