Subtraction Word Problems in Algebra

Questions

1. MultiChoice

   Alex had x marbles and lost 5 of them. Which expression represents the remaining marbles?

2. MultiChoice

   A temperature of T degrees dropped by 8 degrees. What is the new temperature?

3. MultiChoice

   Sam had d dollars and spent 15 dollars on lunch. How much money does Sam have left?

4. MultiChoice

   A wooden board was L meters long before 3 meters were cut off. Current length:

5. MultiChoice

   A store had p shirts in stock and sold 25 today. How many shirts remain in stock?

6. MultiChoice

   A water tank contained g gallons, and 10 gallons leaked out. Remaining gallons:

7. MultiChoice

   A runner was m meters from the finish line and ran 100 meters closer. Remaining distance:

8. MultiChoice

   A book had p pages, and Mia read 40 pages. How many pages are left to read?

9. MultiChoice

   A bank account had b dollars before a withdrawal of 50 dollars. New balance:

10. MultiChoice

    A picture frame was w inches wide and 4 inches were trimmed off. New width:

11. MultiChoice

    A bag contained c candies and 8 were eaten. How many candies are left?

12. MultiChoice

    A car had f liters of fuel and used 12 liters on a road trip. Remaining fuel: