Word Problems on Subtraction

The video tutorial features Sam solving a series of riddles involving subtraction. Each riddle presents a scenario where items are taken away, and the task is to find out how many are left. The riddles include pastries, hats, eggs, and teddies, and each is solved by subtracting the number taken from the total. The tutorial emphasizes the concept of subtraction in a fun and engaging way.

If Mr. Baker made 6 pastries and ate 3, how many are left?

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Mr. Harley had 5 hats and his friend borrowed 2. How many hats does Mr. Harley have now?

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Ms. Googly bought 8 eggs, and 6 were broken. How many eggs remain unbroken?

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Janet had 9 teddies and gave 8 to her friends. How many teddies does she have left?

• 0

• 3

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What operation do you use to find out how many items are left when some are taken away?

• Addition

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Division