Lesson 14 Problem Set

Front

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

Back

The result is called the difference.

Front

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

Back

The number being subtracted is called the subtrahend.

Front

In the equation 140 - 12 = 128, what is the minuend?

Back

The minuend is 140.

Front

What is the definition of subtraction?

Back

Subtraction is the operation of finding the difference between two numbers.

Front

How do you check the result of a subtraction problem?

Back

You can check the result by adding the difference to the subtrahend to see if it equals the minuend.

Front

What is the difference between the terms 'minuend' and 'subtrahend'?

Back

The minuend is the number from which another number is subtracted, while the subtrahend is the number that is being subtracted.

Front

What is the result of 187 - 49?

Back

The result is 138.

Front

If you subtract 28 from 163, what is the difference?

Back

The difference is 135.

Front

What is the process of solving a subtraction problem called?

Back

The process is called performing subtraction.

Front

In the equation 134 - 23 = 111, what is the subtrahend?

Back

The subtrahend is 23.