Subtraction Word Problem

The worksheet presents a math problem from a series called “Noetic Learning Problem of the Week,” dated October 5, 2015. It poses a scenario where there are equal numbers of red and blue marbles in a pouch, and asks the student to figure out the number of blue marbles, given that if 6 red marbles are removed, the remaining red marbles will be half the number of blue marbles. The problem is illustrated with images of red and blue marbles.

The worksheet is designed to teach students problem-solving and algebraic thinking skills. It challenges them to create and solve an equation based on the given conditions, promoting critical thinking and the application of mathematical concepts. The problem encourages students to explore the relationships between quantities and to understand the impact of changing one quantity on another.