Chapter 3: Subtracting within 10,000

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What is subtraction?

Back

Subtraction is the process of taking one number away from another. It shows how much is left after something is taken away.

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What does it mean to find the difference between two numbers?

Back

Finding the difference means subtracting one number from another to see how much larger or smaller one number is compared to the other.

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How do you subtract numbers within 10,000?

Back

To subtract numbers within 10,000, align the numbers by place value and subtract each column starting from the right.

Front

What is the result of 9,794 - 1,704?

Back

8,090

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If Claire saves $3,561 and saves $500 more than Carlos, how much does Carlos save?

Back

Carlos saves $3,061.

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If Sam saves $1,050 less than Carlos, how much does Sam save if Carlos saves $3,061?

Back

Sam saves $2,011.

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What is the result of 7,351 - 4,573?

Back

2,778

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What is the result of 6,873 - 3,983?

Back

2,890

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If 1,350 adults attended a musical and 655 fewer children attended, how many people attended the musical?

Back

2,045 people attended the musical.

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What is a word problem in math?

Back

A word problem is a mathematical question presented in a narrative form, requiring interpretation and problem-solving.