Subtraction Grade 3

Front

What is subtraction?

Back

Subtraction is a mathematical operation that represents the process of removing objects from a collection. It is the inverse of addition.

Front

What is the result of subtracting a number from itself?

Back

The result is always zero.

Front

How do you find out how much more money is needed to buy an item?

Back

Subtract the amount of money you have from the cost of the item.

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 from which another number is subtracted?

Back

The term is called the 'minuend'.

Front

If a toy costs Rs. 1800 and a child has Rs. 900, how do you calculate the additional money needed?

Back

You subtract Rs. 900 from Rs. 1800, which equals Rs. 900.

Front

What is the difference between 7613 and 3733?

Back

The difference is 3880.

Front

What is the result of 2001 - 2?

Back

The result is 1999.

Front

What is the result of 8132 - 8132?

Back

The result is 0.

Front

What is the difference between 3522 and 1478?

Back

The difference is 2044.