Subtraction

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What is subtraction?

Back

Subtraction is a mathematical operation that represents the process of removing objects from a collection. It is the inverse of addition.

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What is the result of 20 - 9?

Back

The result of 20 - 9 is 11.

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How do you perform subtraction with larger numbers?

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To perform subtraction with larger numbers, align the numbers by their place values and subtract each column starting from the right.

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What is 435 - 313?

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The result of 435 - 313 is 122.

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What is the difference between 300 and 100?

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The difference between 300 and 100 is 200.

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What is the term for the number being subtracted in a subtraction operation?

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The term for the number being subtracted is called the 'subtrahend'.

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What is the term for the number from which another number is subtracted?

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The term for the number from which another number is subtracted is called the 'minuend'.

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What is the result of subtracting a larger number from a smaller number?

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The result of subtracting a larger number from a smaller number is a negative number.

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How can subtraction be represented visually?

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Subtraction can be represented visually using objects, number lines, or diagrams that show the removal of items from a group.

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What is the relationship between addition and subtraction?

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Addition and subtraction are inverse operations; adding a number and then subtracting the same number returns to the original value.