Balance Equations - Subtract within 5* K-45
Develop fluency and reinforce the meaning of the equal sign. Compare the value of a subtraction expression to a number. Is the value of the expression 5-1 equal to 3? Since 5-1 = 4, 5-1 is not equal to 3. The "equation" is false and is not an equation. For enrichment, compare expressions on both sides of the equal sign.
