Sara solved a new problem, 536 − 218, like this:

    1. Explain why Sara wrote 4 above the 5 and wrote 16 above the 6 in the problem below.
    2. Sara continued the problem. Explain why she wrote 6 above the 7 and wrote 14 above the 4.
  1. Solve the following problems using Sara's method.

Use Johnny's Paper-and-Pencil Subtraction in the Student Activity Book to practice Sara's method.