Solve the following problems. Be prepared to show or tell your strategy.

  • Which problems can you solve in your head?
  • Which problems can you solve by sketching a number line or making a few quick notes?
  • Which problems do you need to use pencil and paper to solve?
    1. 35 − 9
    2. 987 − 47
    3. 90 − 70
    4. 100 − 25
    5. 105 − 26
    6. 100 − 68
    7. 264 − 99
    8. 140 − 60
    9. 104 − 97

Solve the problems below in your head by sketching a number line or making a few quick notes.

    1. 15 − 7
    2. 46 − 10
    3. 46 − 9
    4. 80 − 30
    5. 74 − 30
    6. 74 − 32
    7. 150 − 70
    8. 80 − 24
    9. 40 − 6
    1. 100 − 49
    2. 100 − 74
    3. 107 − 49
    4. 107 − 98
    5. 345 − 99
    6. 300 − 49
  1. Explain how you solved Question 2B.
  2. A blue whale is 110 feet long. How much longer is a blue whale than Sue?