Subtraction (thousands place)

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is the mathematical operation of finding the difference between two numbers. It tells us how much is left after taking away a certain amount.

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What does the thousands place represent in a number?

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The thousands place is the fourth digit from the right in a number. It represents how many groups of one thousand are in that number.

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What is the result of 756 - 233?

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523

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What is the result of 1,450 - 1,250?

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200

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What is the result of 4,985 - 3,015?

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1,970

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What is the result of 1452 - 450?

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1,002

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What is the result of 9,758 - 6,246?

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3,512

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How do you subtract numbers in the thousands place?

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Align the numbers by their place values, starting from the right. Subtract each column, borrowing from the next column if necessary.

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What is borrowing in subtraction?

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Borrowing is a method used in subtraction when the top digit is smaller than the bottom digit. You take 1 from the next left column to make the top digit larger.

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What is the difference between 2,000 and 1,800?

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200