Subtraction on a Number Line

Name: _______________________________
Date: _______________________________

Instructions: Use the number lines to help you solve each subtraction problem. Count backwards from the first number to find the answer.

Part A: Use the number line to solve

1. 15 - 7 = ________________

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2. 18 - 9 = ________________

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3. 12 - 5 = ________________

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Part B: Draw jumps on the number line to solve

4. 14 - 6 = ________________

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5. 17 - 8 = ________________

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6. 20 - 12 = ________________

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Challenge ⭐

7. Sam had 16 lollies. He gave 9 to his friends. How many lollies does Sam have left?

Answer: ________________ lollies