In these worksheets, students will solve simple subtraction puzzles.

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Subtraction puzzles are a fun and challenging way for students who are just becoming familiar with the mathematical operation to practice simple subtraction skills. In these worksheets, using only the subtraction operation, students will find the trail of numbers in each puzzle. Using only the Subtraction operation, they find the trail of numbers in each puzzle that leads to the last number. This set of worksheets contains step-by-step solutions to sample problems, both simple and more complex problems, a review, and a quiz. It also includes ample worksheets for students to practice independently. When finished with this set of worksheets, students will be able to recognize basic properties of a parabola by studying its equation. These worksheets explain how to solve simple puzzles involving subtraction. Sample problems are solved and practice problems are provided.



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Subtraction Puzzles Worksheets

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Lesson

Using only the Subtraction operation, find the trail of numbers in each puzzle. A sample problem is solved, and two practice problems are provided.

Magic Subtraction Cubes Worksheet

Students will solve magic subtraction cube puzzles. Ten problems are provided.

Practice

We will draw a line that shows the path that is needed to travel, if you were constantly subtracting properly. Ten problems are provided.

Review and Practice

The concept of solving puzzles that follow a series of math operations is reviewed. A sample problem is solved. Six practice problems are provided.

Quiz

Students will demonstrate their proficiency with solving these math operation cube puzzles. Ten problems are provided.

Check

See how well you can process this skill in a full classroom setting.

Subtraction Cube Puzzles Lesson

Start with the number at the "Start" position. Move horizontally or vertically only. End with the number in the blue square.

Lesson and Practice

Show your teacher that these type of problems really are not all that difficult.

Worksheet

A really fun way to practice your subtraction skills. Ten problems are provided.

Practice

Note the blue box. That is where we want to make our way to by forming repeated differences.

Drill

You will get a chance at a bunch more of these operation based problems.

Warm Up

Students will warm up these skills by solving subtraction cube puzzles. Three problems are provided.