EUREKA G2 M4 L24

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is a mathematical operation where we take one number away from another. For example, in 5 - 2, we take 2 away from 5, which equals 3.

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What does the minus sign (-) mean?

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The minus sign (-) indicates that we are subtracting one number from another.

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What is the result of 157 - 74?

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The result is 83.

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What is the result of 115 - 48?

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The result is 67.

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What is the result of 124 - 46?

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The result is 78.

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How do you check your subtraction?

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You can check your subtraction by adding the result to the number you subtracted. For example, if you have 83 from 157 - 74, you can check by doing 83 + 74 = 157.

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What is a minuend?

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The minuend is the number from which another number (the subtrahend) is subtracted. In 157 - 74, 157 is the minuend.

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What is a subtrahend?

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The subtrahend is the number that is being subtracted from another number. In 157 - 74, 74 is the subtrahend.

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What is the difference in subtraction?

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The difference is the result of a subtraction operation. For example, in 157 - 74, the difference is 83.

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Can subtraction result in a negative number?

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Yes, if the number being subtracted is larger than the minuend, the result will be a negative number.