Choose the correct numbers from below to form a subtraction equation.

Write your answers in numerals.
15, 1, 12, 14, 4, 11
__________ - 14 =_____________

1 answer

To form a subtraction equation using the numbers provided, let's analyze the numbers:

The equation format is: \[ \text{number} - 14 = \text{result} \]

From the numbers provided (15, 1, 12, 14, 4, 11), we need to find a number greater than 14 so that we end up with a non-negative result after subtraction. The only numbers we can use that fulfill this condition are 15 and 12.

  1. Using 15: \[ 15 - 14 = 1 \]

So the complete equation is: \[ 15 - 14 = 1 \]

  1. Using 12: \[ 12 - 14 \] This does not give a valid result since it would be negative.

Thus, the only valid subtraction equation is: \[ 15 - 14 = 1 \]

The answers in numerals are: 15 and 1.