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Year 2 maths · E.4 · Add and Subtract to 100

Subtract tens

Think of tens as single objects: 5 tens − 2 tens = 3 tens.

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  1. Chen asks: 100 − 70 =

    Answer: 30

  2. Pia says: 100 − 40 =

    Answer: 60

  3. Pia asks: 100 − 20 =

    Answer: 80

Tip: Think of tens as single objects: 5 tens − 2 tens = 3 tens.

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