1. Subtraction Word Problems

2. Problem 1 Solve this math riddle… – 10 autumn leaves were hanging on a tree. Along came the wind and then there were 3. How many leaves fell down on me? ________ Extra: Substitute a different number for 3.

3. Problem 2 A silly king liked being number 1. So he made subtraction equations where all the answers were 1. He used the numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Which equations did he make? ________ - ________ = 1

4. Problem 3 Sam went to the park with 11 friends. 8 of the friends were wearing blue shirts. How many were wearing other colors of shirts? _____________ Write the equation to show how you know. ______________________________________

5. Problem 4 In March, Katie was 7 years old. How many more birthdays will Kate have before she is 11, like her older sister? ___________ Write the equations to show how you know. _____________________________________ Extra: When Katie is 11, how old will her sister be? ________________