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Number line subtraction

Number line subtraction with positive integers

This math skill involves using a number line to perform subtraction with positive integers. It demonstrates starting from an initial value, moving leftwards by a decrement amount, and arriving at the result, thus forming a basic subtraction equation.

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Teaching Transcript

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What subtraction expression does this number line show?

The first number that we get to when we move from zero is 11, so that's our starting value.

Now we move lower, or to the left on the number line, by 4, so that's minus 4

And we land on 7, so our subtraction equation is 11 minus 4 equals 7

Skill Practice

Number line subtraction with positive integers

Test your understanding of number line subtraction by practicing it! Work through the below exercises to use it in practice.