Front

What is subtraction?

Back

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

Front

What does the minus sign (-) mean?

Back

The minus sign (-) indicates subtraction. It tells you to take away a number.

Front

What is 4 - 1?

Back

3

Front

What is 20 - 10?

Back

10

Front

What is 11 - 6?

Back

5

Front

What is 18 - 5?

Back

13

Front

What is 13 - 9?

Back

4

Front

If you have 10 apples and you give away 3, how many do you have left?

Back

7 apples.

Front

What is the result of subtracting a larger number from a smaller number?

Back

You get a negative number.

Front

What is the term for the number you subtract from?

Back

Minuend.