Subtraction Word Problems (1-10)

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1) Math Story

There were 8 birds on a wire. 3 birds flew away.

How many birds are left?

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2) Math Story

James had 10 cookies. He ate 4 of them.

How many cookies does he have now?

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3) Math Story

I found 7 shells at the beach. I gave 2 to my sister.

How many shells do I have left?

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4) Math Story

There are 9 kids in the library. 5 kids go home.

How many kids are still in the library?

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5) Math Story

Sue had 6 balloons. 2 balloons popped.

How many balloons does Sue have now?

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6) Math Story

A basket had 5 eggs. 3 eggs broke.

How many eggs are still whole?

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