Addition and Subtraction are Opposites - Worksheet

The "Addition and Subtraction are Opposites" worksheets are designed to help students understand the inverse relationship between addition and subtraction. These teaching resources present a series of exercises where pupils are asked to apply their knowledge of addition to solve subtraction problems, and vice versa. For example, if given the equation 5 + 3 = 8, students must determine the answer to a related subtraction question. The worksheets guide students through a process of 'undoing' addition with subtraction, reinforcing the concept that these two operations are opposite processes.

The second worksheet in the series provides a practical application of this concept, where students are given a set of addition equations and asked to find the corresponding subtraction equations. The first one is completed as an example, demonstrating how to reverse the addition to find the original numbers. This exercise not only solidifies the understanding of the relationship between addition and subtraction but also encourages mental arithmetic skills. Answers are provided for the second worksheet, allowing students to check their work and understand where they might have made mistakes. Through these exercises, students gain confidence in their ability to manipulate numbers and understand the fundamental principles of basic arithmetic.