Math story 27 · Subtraction

Pop Goes the Balloon

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The chick is having a birthday party.

Papa Rooster blows up 11 balloons.

Pop, pop! 4 balloons burst.

How many balloons are still whole?

Answer and working

There are 7 balloons left!

Because 11 minus 4 is 7.

11 − 4 = 7

Subtraction

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