Kidzone.ws Word Problem

Jessica planted lots of flowers in her garden.  One morning she saw caterpillars eating them.  Jessica planted 9 flowers in total.  3 flowers were eaten by caterpillars. How many flowers were left?

Hint:  If it helps, draw the flowers in the space below and cross out the ones that were eaten.

Write the math equation: ______________________

How many flowers did Jessica have left?  _______

 
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