Solve 45 - 27 using expanded form. Show each step, including any borrowing.

45 = 40 + 5; 27 = 20 + 7; Borrow 10 from 40 to make 30 + 15; 15 - 7 = 8; 30 - 20 = 10; 10 + 8 = 18

Which of the following shows the correct expanded form and borrowing steps to solve 63 - 35?

63 = 60 + 3 → 50 + 13; 35 = 30 + 5

4th GradeMath25 min

I can add and subtract two-digit numbers by breaking them into tens and ones.

2 min

Expanded Form Subtraction

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5 min

Key concepts students will learn:

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In expanded form subtraction, you first write each number as the sum of its tens and ones.
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When subtracting, if the digit you are subtracting is larger than the digit you are subtracting from, you need to borrow from the next place value.
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After borrowing and subtracting, you add the results from each place value to find the final answer.

10 min

3 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

5 min

“Solve 42 - 25 using expanded form. Show all steps, including any borrowing.”

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