Grade 1
  1. Numbers and Counting  1.1. Counting to 10  1.2. Counting to 20  1.3. Counting to 50  1.4. Counting to 100  1.5. Writing Numbers 1 to 10  1.6. Writing Numbers 1 to 20  1.7. Writing Numbers 1 to 50  1.8. Writing Numbers 1 to 100  1.9. Reading Numbers 1 to 10  1.10. Reading Numbers 1 to 20  1.11. Reading Numbers 1 to 50  1.12. Reading Numbers 1 to 100  1.13. Comparing Numbers  1.14. Ordering Numbers  1.15. Odd and Even Numbers  1.16. Number Patterns  1.17. Skip Counting by 2s, 5s, and 10s  1.18. Understanding Zero
  2. Basic Addition and Subtraction  2.1. Understanding Addition  2.2. Addition Facts within 10  2.3. Addition Facts within 20  2.4. Adding Zero  2.5. Adding One More  2.6. Adding Two More  2.7. Adding Three More  2.8. Adding Using Pictures  2.9. Addition Word Problems  2.10. Understanding Subtraction  2.11. Subtraction Facts within 10  2.12. Subtraction Facts within 20  2.13. Subtracting Zero  2.14. Subtracting One  2.15. Subtracting Two  2.16. Subtraction Using Pictures  2.17. Subtraction Word Problems  2.18. Introduction to Doubles Facts  2.19. Introduction to Making 10
  3. Place Value and Number Sense  3.1. Understanding Tens and Ones  3.2. Counting by Tens  3.3. Place Value within 20  3.4. Place Value within 50  3.5. Place Value within 100  3.6. Reading and Writing Two-Digit Numbers  3.7. Comparing Two-Digit Numbers  3.8. Decomposing Numbers
  4. Measurement  4.1. Length  4.1.1. Comparing Lengths  4.1.2. Measuring with Non-Standard Units  4.1.3. Using Standard Units (Inches and Centimeters) in Length  4.2. Weight  4.2.1. Comparing Weights  4.2.2. Heavy and Light Objects  4.2.3. Introduction to Grams and Pounds  4.3. Capacity  4.3.1. Comparing Capacity  4.3.2. Full and Empty  4.3.3. Introduction to Liters and Milliliters  4.4. Time  4.4.1. Telling Time to the Hour  4.4.2. Telling Time to the Half Hour  4.4.3. Days of the Week  4.4.4. Months of the Year  4.4.5. Understanding Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow  4.5. Money  4.5.1. Recognizing Coins  4.5.2. Counting Coins  4.5.3. Introduction to Dollar and Cents Symbols  4.5.4. Simple Addition and Subtraction with Money
  5. Geometry  5.1. 2D Shapes  5.1.1. Recognizing 2D Shapes  5.1.2. Drawing 2D Shapes  5.1.3. Naming 2D Shapes  5.1.4. Properties of 2D Shapes  5.1.5. Sorting 2D Shapes  5.1.6. Composing Simple Shapes  5.2. 3D Shapes  5.2.1. Recognizing 3D Shapes  5.2.2. Naming 3D Shapes  5.2.3. Properties of 3D Shapes  5.2.4. Sorting 3D Shapes  5.3. Position and Direction  5.3.1. Left and Right  5.3.2. Above and Below  5.3.3. Inside and Outside  5.3.4. Near and Far  5.3.5. In Front and Behind
  6. Patterns and Sorting  6.1. Recognizing Patterns  6.2. Extending Patterns  6.3. Creating Patterns  6.4. Sorting by Color  6.5. Sorting by Shape  6.6. Sorting by Size
  7. Data and Graphing  7.1. Introduction to Data  7.2. Collecting Data  7.3. Tally Marks  7.4. Bar Graphs  7.5. Picture Graphs  7.6. Interpreting Simple Graphs
  8. Fractions  8.1. Understanding Halves  8.2. Understanding Fourths  8.3. Dividing Shapes into Equal Parts  8.4. Identifying Equal and Unequal Parts

Grade 1 → Basic Addition and Subtraction ↓


Subtracting Two


Welcome to learning how to subtract the number two! In this lesson, we will explore what it means to subtract two, why it is important, and how you can do it yourself. We will provide you with a series of examples and practice exercises to help make this concept clear and easy to understand.

What is subtraction?

Subtracting is subtracting one number from another. It tells us how much is left when something is subtracted, or what the difference is. When you subtract, you start with a larger number, called the minuend, and subtract a smaller number, called the subtrahend. The answer is called the difference.

    5 - 3 = 2

In this example, 5 is the decreased, 3 is the subtracted, and 2 is the difference.

What does it mean to subtract two?

Subtracting two means taking two away from another number. So, when you subtract two, you find out how much is left after taking two away from the initial number.

Example:

    7 - 2 = 5

This means that if you have seven objects and you remove two of them you are left with five objects.

Visual example of subtraction of two

Let's look at some examples that will help us understand subtraction of two using visual representation. We can use circles to represent numbers.

Example 1:

Here we have six blue circles. If we remove two circles, we are left with:

Now we are left with four circles.

        6 - 2 = 4

Example 2:

There are eight red circles in this picture. If we remove two circles, we get:

We now have six circles left.

        8 - 2 = 6

Two subtraction lesson examples

Sometimes, we can think of subtraction in everyday situations, like toys or apples. Let's take a look at some scenarios where you can subtract two.

Example 1: Apple

You have nine apples in your basket. You give two apples to your friend. How many apples do you have left?

    9 - 2 = 7

You have seven apples left.

Example 2: Toys

Emma had ten toy cars. Her brother borrowed two cars. How many cars does Emma have now?

    10 - 2 = 8

Emma now has eight toy cars.

Practice exercises

Let's practice subtraction of two with some exercises. Try solving them yourself.

  1. Solve: 12 - 2 = ?
  2. There are 15 balloons in total. 2 balloons burst. How many balloons are left now? Solve: 15 - 2 = ?
  3. There were 5 oranges in a bowl. You ate 2. How many are left now? Solve: 5 - 2 = ?
  4. There are 20 students in a class. If 2 students leave early, how many students are left? Solve: 20 - 2 = ?

Check your answers

How did you do? Let's look at your answers:

  1. 12 - 2 = 10
  2. 15 - 2 = 13
  3. 5 - 2 = 3
  4. 20 - 2 = 18

Why is subtracting two important?

Subtracting two is one of the basic math skills we learn in school. Learning to subtract two quickly helps with mental math and prepares you for more complex math problems. It also helps in real-life situations, such as sharing snacks or counting toys.

Conclusion

Subtracting two may seem simple, but it's an important step in understanding how subtraction works. With practice, you can become comfortable subtracting two quickly and apply this knowledge to a variety of math problems and real-world scenarios. Keep practicing, and soon subtracting two will be as easy as counting to ten!

We hope you had fun learning how to subtract two. Remember, math can be fun and useful in many everyday situations. Keep exploring and practicing your math skills!


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