Math story 2 · Subtraction

The Muffin Snack

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Mama Hen has baked muffins.

There are 12 muffins on the tray.

Yum! Papa Rooster and the chick eat 7 muffins.

How many muffins are still on the tray?

Answer and working

There are 5 muffins left!

Because 12 minus 7 is 5.

12 − 7 = 5

Subtraction

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