Subtract from Whole 10 Game
Whole tens are multiples of 10 up to 90, such as 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, and 90.
The “Subtract from Whole 10 Game” is a step up in difficulty from the Subtract from 10 Game
 
The “Subtract from Whole 10 Game” is an interactive and engaging web-based application designed to help users, especially those learning basic arithmetic, practice how to subtract from Whole tens. This will be the initial step to learn how to regroup/borrow from the tens place and subtract. The game will help improve their “subtraction from Whole 10” skills through mental math, building upon the “subtract from 10” skills.
 
The Game has an option for a 60-second timer, encouraging players to solve subtraction problems quickly and efficiently.
 

Subtract from Whole 10

Practice subtract from Whole 10.

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Practice subtract from Whole 10

Time: 60

Score: 0 / 0

9 - 3

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How to Play the Subtract from Whole 10 Game
The game is designed to help you practice your subtract from 10 skills in a fun environment.
Here’s how to play:

1. Timed Option: Check the timer if you want to enable the 60 second timer. Click “Start Game”.
   
2. Look at the Problem: You’ll see two numbers at the top of the red box. Your goal is to subtract them.
   
3. Enter Your Answer: Type your answer into the box with the question mark ?.
   
4. Check Your Work: Click the yellow Check button (or press the Enter key). The game will tell you if you’re correct. If you are wrong, you will be shown the correct answer.
   
5. Get a New Problem: Click the blue Next button (or press Enter again) for a new subtraction problem.
   Your score is tracked at the top, showing how many you’ve gotten right out of the total you’ve tried.
6. Back to Menu Click “Back to Menu” to restart the game.

 

Strategies for Subtract from Whole 10
The strategies for subtract from whole 10 would be similar to the subtract from 10 except that now the minuends can be whole tens for example, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, …
Reduce the digit in the tens place of the minuend by 1 and move it to the ones place to make 10. Then use one of the following strategies to subtract from 10.
 

1. Counting Back or Counting Up
   This is a basic but effective strategy.
   Counting Back: To solve 10−3, you can start at 10 and count backward three numbers: 9, 8, 7. The answer is 7. This works well for subtracting small numbers like 1, 2, or 3.
   Counting Up: To solve 10−7, you can start at 7 and count up to 10. You would count 8, 9, 10, which is three numbers. Therefore, the answer is 3. This is useful when the number you are subtracting is close to 10.
    
   
2. Using “Friends of 10”
   This strategy leverages the concept of number bonds, which are pairs of numbers that add up to a specific total, in this case, 10. For example, the number pairs for 10 are: 1+9, 2+8, 3+7, 4+6, 5+5, 0+10
   If you know these pairs, you can quickly solve subtraction problems. For a problem like 10−6, you can think, “What number added to 6 makes 10?” The answer is 4. Conversely, for a problem like 10−4, you know the other “friend” of 10 is 6. This method builds a strong sense of number relationships. You can use the Number Bonds Game to practice the number pairs.
    
   
3. Memorizing Facts
   The final step is to practice these strategies until you can recall the answers instantly. This is called achieving fluency. You can use flashcards, worksheets, or the subtraction game to memorize the answers from 0 - 0 up to 9 - 0. Once you have them memorized, you won’t even have to think about the strategies; the answers will just come to you!
    
   

Free Subtraction Games
One More, One Less	1-Digit Subtraction	Subtract from 10
Subtract from Whole 10	2-Digit - 1-Digit (No regrouping)	2-Digit - 1-Digit (With regrouping)
Subtract from 100	Subtract from Whole 100	2-Digit - 2-Digit (No regrouping)
2-Digit - 2-Digit (With regrouping)	Subtract across Zeros	3-Digit - 2-Digit

 

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