Horizontal Double-Digit Missing Front Addend

Worksheet Description

The worksheet displayed is a collection of subtraction problems, each featuring a complete equation with one missing element. In each equation, the minuend (the number from which another number is to be subtracted) and the difference (the result of the subtraction) are given, while the subtrahend (the number that is to be subtracted) is missing and represented by a blank box. Students are expected to calculate the missing subtrahend by determining what number needs to be subtracted from the minuend to result in the difference. This exercise provides students with a variety of such problems to solve, enhancing their understanding of subtraction.

This worksheet is designed to teach students the concept of finding the missing subtrahend in a subtraction equation. By presenting the minuend and the difference, it challenges students to use inverse operations to solve for the unknown. This practice helps to reinforce their understanding of the relationship between addition and subtraction and improves their problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. Furthermore, it is an exercise in mental math, as students must perform calculations without the aid of manipulatives or a visual representation of the numbers.

There are only 20 problems located on here to help you complete these 2 digit sum problems.