Creating Tens - Subtraction - Solve subtraction by trading tens and ones

Sep 30, 2026

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Worksheet focused on helping learners solve two-digit subtraction problems using the “creating tens” strategy. Students complete the decomposition of each subtraction by expressing the first number as tens and ones, then computing the remaining ones after trading to make a ten. The sheet provides worked examples and multiple practice items (e.g., 17−9, 14−5, 13−8) along with answer sections to support self-checking.

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Reading Time1 h 16 min

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Creating Tens (Subtraction)

Example subtraction using tens and ones

Practice problems (1-7)

Answers / Answer key

Creating Tens (Subtraction) Name: | Create tens to solve the problems. Ex) 11 - 8 = 11 - 1 - 7
10 - 7 = 3
1) 17 - 9 = 17 - -
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2) 11 - 9 = 11 - -
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3) 17 - 8 = 17 - -
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4) 11 - 3 = 11 - -
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5) 11 - 7 = 11 - -
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6) 14 - 5 = 14 - -
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7) 13 - 8 = 13 - -
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10 - 7 = 3
1) 17 - 9 = 17 - 7 - 2
10 - 2 = 8 | | | | Ex.
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10 - 8 = 2 | 4.
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10 - 1 = 9 | 7. | | 5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4) | 11 - | 3 | = 11 - 1 - 2
10 - 2 = 8 | | | | | | | | | | 5) | 11 - | 7 | = 11 - 1 - 6
10 - 6 = 4 | | | | | | | | | | 6) | 14 - | 5 | = 14 - 4 - 1
10 - 1 = 9 | | | | | | | | | | 7) | 13 - | 8 | = 13 - 3 - 5
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10 - 7 = 3
1) 17 - 9 = 17 - -
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2) 11 - 9 = 11 - -
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3) 17 - 8 = 17 - -
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4) 11 - 3 = 11 - -
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5) 11 - 7 = 11 - -
10 - = | | | | | | | | | 1-5 | 80 | 60 | 40 | 20 | 0 | Math Modified [www.CommonCoreSheets.com](www.CommonCoreSheets.com) 1 Creating Tens (Subtraction) Name: | Create tens to solve the problems. Ex) 14 - 9 = 14 - 4 - 5
10 - 5 = 5
1) 14 - 8 = 14 - -
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2) 11 - 4 = 11 - -
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3) 13 - 9 = 13 - -
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4) 13 - 8 = 13 - -
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5) 13 - 7 = 13 - -
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6) 11 - 8 = 11 - -
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7) 11 - 3 = 11 - -
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10 - 5 = 5
1) 14 - 8 = 14 - 4 - 4
10 - 4 = 6 | | | | Ex.
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FAQs

What does “creating tens” mean in subtraction problems?

It means breaking the number apart and regrouping so the tens and ones make an easier ten for subtraction, then subtracting the remaining ones.

How do you solve problems like 17 - 9 or 14 - 5 on this worksheet?

Rewrite the minuend to show tens and ones, take away what can be subtracted from ones, and compute the remaining parts to finish the subtraction.

Are there answer keys included for checking work?

Yes. The document includes an “Answer Key” section with the corresponding results for the listed problems.

Sep 30, 2026

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