Math story 20 · Subtraction

A Sweet Snack

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The little chick is busy picking strawberries.

There are 14 strawberries in its basket.

But then it eats 5 strawberries. Yum!

How many strawberries are still in the basket?

Answer and working

There are 9 strawberries left!

Because 14 minus 5 is 9.

14 − 5 = 9

Subtraction

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