Identify the missing number in subtraction equations up to 20
Apply inverse operations to solve for unknown values in subtraction
Recognize subtraction patterns within numbers 0 to 20
Determine whether the missing number is the minuend, subtrahend, or difference
What You'll Practice
1
Filling in missing minuends in subtraction sentences
2
Finding unknown subtrahends in equations
3
Solving for missing differences in subtraction problems
Why This Matters
Completing subtraction statements builds your number sense and prepares you for solving algebraic equations later. This skill strengthens mental math abilities you'll use daily, from calculating change to measuring ingredients.