Subtraction Across Zeros

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What is the process of subtraction?

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Subtraction is the mathematical operation of finding the difference between two numbers, where one number (the subtrahend) is taken away from another number (the minuend).

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How do you subtract numbers that involve zeros?

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When subtracting numbers that involve zeros, you may need to borrow from the next left digit if the digit in the minuend is smaller than the digit in the subtrahend.

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What is borrowing in subtraction?

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Borrowing in subtraction is a technique used when the digit in the minuend is smaller than the corresponding digit in the subtrahend. You 'borrow' from the next left digit to make the subtraction possible.

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What is the difference between 4,000 and 399?

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The difference is 3,601.

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What is the result of 8,004 - 3,748?

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The result is 4,256.

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What is the result of 8,001 - 3,243?

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The result is 4,758.

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What is the difference between 7,003 and 4,008?

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The difference is 2,995.

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What is the result of 5,000 - 3,287?

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The result is 1,713.

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What is the importance of place value in subtraction?

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Place value is crucial in subtraction as it determines the value of each digit in a number, affecting how borrowing is performed.

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How do you check your subtraction work?

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You can check your subtraction by adding the difference to the subtrahend; if the sum equals the minuend, your subtraction is correct.