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Counting Back

"Count back” to subtract.  Start with the larger number and count back the smaller number. For example, in 8 - 5, students would start with 8 and count back 5 to arrive at 3.

Practice

8-5 =        9-3 =        4-2=        7-4=

   5-3 =       9-2=        7-3=        9-4=