Pirate Gill's Subtraction Adventure

Earl had 17 gold coins and lost some. How many coins did he have left after losing 8?

• 5

• 9

• 10

• 8

Earl found 85 gold coins but lost some to Elektra. How many coins does he have left after losing 43?

• 42

• 41

• 45

• 40

What is the first step in subtracting two numbers using a model?

• Start with the tens place

• Add the numbers

• Start with the ones place

• Multiply the numbers