Solving Subtraction Equations
Name: _________________________________
Date: _________________________________
📝 Instructions: Find the missing number in each subtraction equation. Show your working.
Section A: Find the Missing Number
1. 15 - _____ = 8
2. _____ - 6 = 12
3. 24 - 9 = _____
4. _____ - 11 = 14
5. 32 - _____ = 17
6. 19 - 7 = _____
Section B: Challenge Problems
7. 45 - _____ = 28
8. _____ - 23 = 31
9. 60 - _____ = 35
10. _____ - 18 = 42
Section C: Word Problems
11. Sarah had some marbles. She gave 15 to her friend and had 22 left. How many marbles did she start with?
Answer: _____________________
12. There were 38 apples in a basket. Some were eaten and now there are 19 apples left. How many apples were eaten?
Answer: _____________________
Remember: Check your answers by adding or subtracting to see if the equation is correct! ✓