Grade 2 · Math

Find the difference between two lengths

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A blue strip is 21 cm long and a green strip is 13 cm long. How many centimeters longer is the blue strip?

  1. 7
  2. 8
  3. 10
  4. 9
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8

Both measurements use centimeters. Subtract: 21 − 13 = 8 cm.

A little hint: Find the difference between lengths in the same unit.

Check that both measurements use the same unit.

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