Subtraction Across Zeros

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

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The result is a negative number.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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How do you perform subtraction when zeros are involved in the minuend?

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You may need to borrow from the next digit to the left.

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CCSS.3.NBT.A.2

CCSS.2.NBT.B.7

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

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The term is 'subtrahend.'

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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

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The term is 'minuend.'

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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In the subtraction problem 509 - 250, what is the minuend?

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The minuend is 509.

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In the subtraction problem 907 - 728, what is the subtrahend?

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The subtrahend is 728.

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CCSS.3.NBT.A.2

CCSS.2.NBT.B.7

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What is the first step in solving a subtraction problem with borrowing?

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Identify the digits in the minuend and subtrahend, starting from the rightmost digit.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is the result of 400 - 165?

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The result is 235.

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CCSS.3.NBT.A.2

CCSS.2.NBT.B.7

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What is the importance of place value in subtraction?

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Place value helps determine how to borrow and align numbers correctly.

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CCSS.3.NBT.A.2

CCSS.2.NBT.B.7

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How do you check your subtraction answer for accuracy?

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You can add the result to the subtrahend to see if it equals the minuend.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1