The Exciting Story of Subtracting 9

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You can use your super skills to subtract numbers from 9 using subtraction stories.

• What are subtraction stories?

A subtraction story is a fun way to think about subtraction in real-life situations. Imagine a story that involves taking something away.

For example, if you have a certain number of items and give some away, you can create a subtraction story to help you find out how many are left!

Subtraction stories can help solve everyday problems.

Watch a portion of the video below for an example.

• How awesome was that?

Now, try an example.

Subtraction Story Problem

• Can you find the answer to 9 - 8 = ____?

Use this problem in a fun story!

Imagine there are 9 slices of watermelon in a basket.

• If you eat 8 slices of watermelon, how many slices are left?

Solve it step by step.

1. Start with 9 slices of watermelons.

2. Subtract the 8 slices you ate.

3. Count how many slices of are left.

• How many slices of watermelon do you have left?

Jump as you count the leftover slices!

Great job! You have 1 slice of watermelon left.

So, 9 - 8 = 1.

Awesome work!

Find the Missing Items in a Subtraction Story

Try another fun story.

Imagine you have 9 crayons. You give away 4 crayons to your friend.

• How many crayons do you have left?

Look at the pictures below.

• Which one shows how many crayons are left after you give 4 away?

Woo-hoo! That’s right! It’s Picture B!

Picture B shows you have 5 crayons left. So, 9 - 4 = 5.

Great job practicing your subtraction skills!

Get Creative With Subtraction

Now it’s time to draw your own subtraction story!

Imagine you see 9 balloons floating in the air. Then, 6 balloons float away.

• How many balloons are still floating?

Grab a piece of paper and pencil.

1. Draw 9 balloons.

2. Cross out 6 balloons to show they floated away.

3. Count the balloons that are left.

• How many balloons did you count?

Think carefully before you check your answer.

Fantastic job! There are 3 balloons left.

So, 9 - 6 = 3.

You did an amazing job!

Subtraction stories help you solve real-life problems, like finding out how many items you have left when you share or use them.

These skills are super important in everyday life, from shopping to sharing with friends!

Now, head over to the Got It? section to put your skills to the test!