| There are 24 blocks in a box. James takes 5 blocks. How many are left? | 24 blocks - 5 blocks = 19 blocks |
| Anna removes 43 eggs from a jar. There were originally 85 eggs in the jar. How many eggs are left in the jar? | 85 eggs - 43 eggs = 42 eggs |
| Sarah weighs 85 pounds. Paula weighs 56 pounds. How much heavier is Sarah than Paula? | 85 pounds - 56 pounds=29 pounds |
| Pamela has 85 eggs. She gives 70 to Joyce. How many eggs will Pamela have? | 85 eggs - 70 eggs = 15 eggs |
| Ralph starts with 72 tickets. Jessica takes 5 away. How many tickets does Ralph end with? | 72 tickets - 5 tickets = 67 tickets |