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Two-Digit Subtraction Regrouping

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Two-Digit Subtraction Regrouping

Student working on subtraction problems

🎯 I Can... Statement

I can subtract two-digit numbers by regrouping (borrowing) when needed.

📚 Part 1: Solve These Problems

Remember: When the bottom number is bigger than the top number, you need to regroup!

1. Solve each subtraction problem. Show your work in the boxes below.

52

- 28

____

74

- 39

____

61

- 47

____

85

- 56

____

🧠 Part 2: Word Problems

2. Maria had 73 stickers. She gave 29 stickers to her friend. How many stickers does Maria have left?

Show your work:



Answer: _______ stickers

3. There were 82 books in the library. Students checked out 48 books. How many books are still in the library?

Show your work:



Answer: _______ books

⭐ Extension Activity (Challenge)

4. For Advanced Learners: Create your own subtraction problem that needs regrouping. Then solve it!

My problem:

____

- ____

_____


My answer: _______

5. Circle the problems below that will need regrouping:

45 - 23

62 - 38

71 - 29

89 - 42

✅ Success Criteria

Check off when you can do each skill:

I can tell when I need to regroup

I can borrow from the tens place

I can solve subtraction problems with regrouping

I can solve word problems using subtraction

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