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Chapter 4: Subtraction (Taking Away)

Counting what is left after taking away.

Subtraction Means Taking Away ➖

When things go away, fly away, or get eaten... the number gets SMALLER!

The Pizza Party

Start with 6 slices

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⬇️ You eat 2 slices ⬇️

What is left?

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6 - 2 = 4

Cross them out! (7 - 3)

Draw 7 balls. Cross out 3. Count the rest.

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Wait... the order doesn't matter, just count the blue ones!

4 Blue balls are left.

5 - 1
4
8 - 0
8
4 - 4
0
9 - 3
6