Subtraction Facts

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is the process of taking one number away from another. It shows how many are left after some are taken away.

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What does the minus sign (-) mean?

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

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What is the result of 15 - 7?

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8

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What is the result of 16 - 8?

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8

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What is the result of 18 - 6?

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12

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What is the result of 15 - 9?

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6

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If you have 10 apples and you give away 4, how many do you have left?

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6 apples (10 - 4 = 6).

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What is a subtraction fact?

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A subtraction fact is a simple subtraction equation that shows the relationship between two numbers.

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What is the term for the number you subtract from?

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The number you subtract from is called the 'minuend.'

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What is the term for the number you subtract?

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The number you subtract is called the 'subtrahend.'