What Does Subtracting 7 Mean?
Subtracting 7 means we're taking away 7 from a number.
Imagine you have some cookies or toys, and you give away 7 of them. How many are left? That's what subtracting 7 helps us figure out!
How to Subtract 7
1️⃣ Start with your number (like 12)
2️⃣ Count backwards 7 steps: 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5
3️⃣ The number you land on is your answer (5!)
Let's Practice Together!
Example 1: Number Line Jump
Let's subtract 7 from 15 using our number line:
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Start at 15 and jump back 7 spaces. Where do you land?
Example 2: Fruit Basket
You have 16 fruits in your basket. You eat 7 of them. How many are left?
Count how many fruits remain:
Parent Tips 🌟
- Use physical objects like blocks or buttons to demonstrate subtraction - let your child move 7 items away to see the result.
- Practice with real-life situations: "If you have 12 crayons and lose 7, how many do you have left?"
- Make it a game! Challenge your child to subtract 7 from different numbers while jumping or clapping.