5.++Model+Drawing+Examples-+Subtraction

**1. Read the problem.** 

Karyn had 16 chapsticks. She gave 3 away and kept the rest for herself. How many chapsticks did Karyn have left for herself?


 * 2. Identify the "who" of the problem. **

Karyn


 * 3. ** ** Identify the "what" of the problem. **

 Karyn's chapsticks


 * 4. Draw unit bars of equal length for each "what".

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 * 5. Reread the problm. Underline each key component and log the information onto your visual representation. **

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 * 6. Place the question mark in the correct place on the visual representation. **

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 * 7. Compute the problem. **

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 * 8. Answer the question using a complete sentence. **

Karyn had 13 chapsticks left for herself.