Adding and Subtracting

Front

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

Back

The result is called the difference, and it is always a non-negative number if the larger number is subtracted from the smaller one.

Front

How do you find the total when adding two numbers?

Back

To find the total, you combine the values of the two numbers by performing the addition operation.

Front

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

Back

The term is called the subtrahend.

Front

What is the term for the number that is being added in an addition problem?

Back

The term is called the addend.

Front

If Fernanda had 809 legos and gave away 241, how do you calculate how many she has left?

Back

You subtract the number of legos given away (241) from the total number of legos (809): 809 - 241 = 568.

Front

What is the sum of 272 and 432?

Back

The sum is 704.

Front

What is the difference between 395 and 126?

Back

The difference is 269.

Front

In the equation 755 - 569, what is the result?

Back

The result is 186.

Front

What is the first step in solving an addition problem?

Back

Identify the numbers to be added and align them properly if they are multi-digit numbers.

Front

What is the first step in solving a subtraction problem?

Back

Identify the larger number and the smaller number to determine which number will be subtracted from which.