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To solve 14 - 6: Think 14 - 4 (to make 10) = 10. You still need to subtract 2 more (because 6 is 4 and 2). So, 10 - 2 = 8. This 1st Grade Math lesson builds the skill Subtracting by Making Ten with a concept card and practice.

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"Break Apart to Make Ten (Subtraction)" is a 1st Grade Math lesson in the Subtraction Strategies: Within 20 unit, designed for students around ages 6-7.

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Break Apart to Make Ten (Subtraction)

1st Grade Math practice: Use the 'make ten' strategy to solve 13 - 5.. Part of subtraction strategies: within 20 (Subtraction Strategies: Within 20).

~9 min

To solve 14 - 6: Think 14 - 4 (to make 10) = 10. You still need to subtract 2 more (because 6 is 4 and 2). So, 10 - 2 = 8.