Choose the missing + or − sign to complete each equation within 20.
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Plus or Minus within 20
Write the correct plus or minus sign in each equation.
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Write + or − in the empty space.
Question 1:1.23=5
Question 2:2.87=1
Question 3:3.33=6
Question 4:4.43=1
Question 5:5.27=9
Question 6:6.94=5
Question 7:7.910=19
Question 8:8.72=5
Question 9:9.214=16
Question 10:10.1813=5
Question 11:11.613=19
Question 12:12.1510=5
Question 13:13.416=20
Question 14:14.167=9
Question 15:15.614=20
Question 16:16.128=4
Question 17:17.99=18
Question 18:18.157=8
Question 19:19.511=16
Question 20:20.85=3
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Answer key
Compare each completed equation with the matching question on your worksheet.
1.2+3=5
2.8−7=1
3.3+3=6
4.4−3=1
5.2+7=9
6.9−4=5
7.9+10=19
8.7−2=5
9.2+14=16
10.18−13=5
11.6+13=19
12.15−10=5
13.4+16=20
14.16−7=9
15.6+14=20
16.12−8=4
17.9+9=18
18.15−7=8
19.5+11=16
20.8−5=3
One focused printable set
The twenty questions alternate between addition and subtraction. The first six use familiar facts within 10, followed by non-crossing, crossing-ten and mixed equations within 20.
Write one sign in each clear operator space, then use the optional answer key to compare the completed equations.
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