Math story 4 · Subtraction

Flowers for Mama

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Papa Rooster and the chick are picking flowers for Mama Hen.

The chick picks 9 flowers.

Papa Rooster picks 6 flowers.

How many more flowers does the chick have than Papa Rooster?

Answer and working

The chick has 3 more flowers!

Because 9 minus 6 is 3.

9 − 6 = 3

Subtraction

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