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Subtract from Thousands: Multi-Digit Subtraction and Problem Solving

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Grade 4
English

Subtract from Thousands: Multi-Digit Subtraction and Problem Solving

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Unit 1, Lesson 9: Subtract from Thousands

  • Standard: 4.NBT.4 — Fluently add and subtract multi-digit whole numbers using the standard algorithm.
  • Objective: Subtract multi-digit numbers from thousands and numbers with zeros by regrouping across place values.



Activity 1: Multi-Digit Subtraction Practice

Directions: Subtract each pair of numbers using the standard algorithm. Show your new groups by writing the regrouped numbers in the space above each problem.





Activity 2: Real-World Subtraction Word Problems

Directions: Read each problem carefully. Set up a subtraction equation, show your vertical regrouping work in the space provided, and write your final answer with the correct unit of measurement.
13. A cross-country automobile rally is

long. At a stopping place, the leader had traveled

. How far away was the finish line?
Show your work:

Answer: 
14. A census counted

people in Marina's home town. If

of the residents are males, how many are females?
Show your work:

Answer: 
15. A construction company is building a large stone wall. The finished wall will contain

stones. So far,

stones have been placed. How many stones have not yet been placed?
Show your work:

Answer: 

Subtract from Thousands: Multi-Digit Subtraction and Problem Solving

Name:       Date:       Score: 



Unit 1, Lesson 9: Subtract from Thousands

  • Standard: 4.NBT.4 — Fluently add and subtract multi-digit whole numbers using the standard algorithm.
  • Objective: Subtract multi-digit numbers from thousands and numbers with zeros by regrouping across place values.



Activity 1: Multi-Digit Subtraction Practice

Directions: Subtract each pair of numbers using the standard algorithm. Show your new groups by writing the regrouped numbers in the space above each problem.





Activity 2: Epic Subtraction Adventures

Directions: Read each real-world quest below. Set up a vertical subtraction equation, show all of your regrouping steps in the workspace provided, and write your final answer with its unit.
13. In the championship finals of a turbo go-kart video game, the Volcano Island race track is

long. At the secret lava tunnel, Leo's kart has powered through

. How many meters away is the finish line?
Show your work:

Answer: 
14. At the Starlight Mega Arcade, Jordan and Maya scored an incredible total of

prize tickets playing laser quest and claw machines. If they trade

tickets for a remote-control flying dragon drone, how many tickets will they have left?
Show your work:

Answer: 
15. In an epic block-building adventure game, Alex's squad is constructing a giant fortress to protect their village from night monsters. The completed castle wall requires

glowing obsidian blocks. So far, the team has placed

blocks. How many obsidian blocks do they still need to place to finish the wall?
Show your work:

Answer: