subtraction

Front

What is subtraction?

Back

Subtraction is a mathematical operation that represents the process of taking one number away from another.

Front

What is the result of 8 - 1?

Back

7

Front

What is the result of 8 - 6?

Back

2, or two.

Front

What is the result of 5 - 2?

Back

3

Front

What is the result of 9 - 2?

Back

7

Front

What is the result of 9 - 7?

Back

2

Front

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

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

In the equation 9 - 7 = 2, what is the minuend?

Back

The minuend is 9.

Front

In the equation 8 - 6 = 2, what is the subtrahend?

Back

The subtrahend is 6.