3 Digit Subtraction

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What is the process of subtracting three-digit numbers called?

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Three-digit subtraction.

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What is the first step in solving a three-digit subtraction problem?

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Align the numbers by their place values (hundreds, tens, and units).

Front

How do you handle borrowing in three-digit subtraction?

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If the top digit is smaller than the bottom digit in any column, you borrow from the next left column.

Front

What is the result of subtracting 100 from 364?

Back

264.

Front

If you subtract 50 from 309, what is the result?

Back

259.

Front

What is the difference between 372 and 200?

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172.

Front

How do you check your subtraction answer?

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Add the difference to the smaller number; the result should equal the larger number.

Front

What is the result of subtracting 154 from 308?

Back

154.

Front

What is the importance of place value in subtraction?

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Place value determines how you align numbers and perform borrowing.

Front

What do you do if you need to borrow from a zero in subtraction?

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Borrow from the next non-zero digit to the left, turning it into a ten.