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Subtraction Word Problems Activity 1


Subtraction Word Problems Activity 1: Read the given subtraction word problems and find the answers. Check your answers by clicking the ‘Check Answers’ button.

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Subtraction Word Problems Activity 1

Use the following word problem rules in the questions.

Word Problem Rules:

1. Find the facts

2. Find the question

3. Find the key words

4. Decide what to do; +,- or x

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