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3.02 Subtraction and number lines

Lesson

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Remembering how to count back can help us with subtracting on a number line.

Try this question to help you remember.

Find the next number in the pattern:

  1. $33$33, $28$28, $23$23, $18$18, $13$13, $8$8, $\editable{}$

 

Learn

We are going to use a number line to see how to find the difference between two numbers. 

Apply

Use the number line to help you find the value of $46-12$4612.

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  1. $46-12$4612$=$=$\editable{}$

Remember!

When adding to a number, jump forward (to the right).

When subtracting from a number, jump backwards (to the left).

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