Subtraction: Determine if a given Equation is True or False (Number range 0-20)
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About this worksheet
Suits Years 2 to 4Two take-aways face each other across an equals sign, like 12 minus 5 equals 10 minus 3, and your child rules true or false.
Beyond the subtraction practice, this teaches that equals means both sides balance. Children also start noticing a lovely shortcut: lower both numbers by the same amount and the difference does not change.
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Common questions
What is the shortcut hiding in these problems?
If both numbers move by the same amount, the gap between them stays put: 12 minus 5 and 10 minus 3 are both 7. Spotting that turns some questions into no calculation at all.
Should they still work both sides out?
At first, yes, every time. The shortcut is a reward for children who notice it, not a requirement.