12-3-24

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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 have been taken away.

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What is the result of 12 - 3?

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The result of 12 - 3 is 9.

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What does the number 24 represent in the problem 12 - 3 - 24?

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In the problem 12 - 3 - 24, the number 24 represents a value that is being subtracted from the result of 12 - 3.

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What is the order of operations in math?

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The order of operations is the rules that tell you the correct sequence to evaluate a math expression. It is often remembered by the acronym PEMDAS: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

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What is the result of 12 - 3 - 24?

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The result of 12 - 3 - 24 is -15.

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What does it mean to have a negative number?

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A negative number is a number that is less than zero. It can represent a loss or a debt.

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What is a number line?

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A number line is a straight line with numbers placed at equal intervals along its length. It helps to visualize numbers, including positive and negative values.

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How do you represent subtraction on a number line?

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To represent subtraction on a number line, you start at the first number and move to the left for the amount you are subtracting.

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What is the difference between addition and subtraction?

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Addition is combining numbers to get a larger number, while subtraction is taking away from a number to get a smaller number.

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What is the term for the answer in a subtraction problem?

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The answer in a subtraction problem is called the 'difference'.