subtraction

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What is subtraction?

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

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What is the symbol for subtraction?

Back

The symbol for subtraction is '-'. For example, in 5 - 2, the '-' means we are taking 2 away from 5.

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What does 10 - 3 equal?

Back

10 - 3 = 7

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If you have 5 apples and you give away 2, how many do you have left?

Back

5 - 2 = 3 apples left.

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What is 20 - 10?

Back

20 - 10 = 10

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If you have 15 candies and eat 5, how many candies do you have now?

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15 - 5 = 10 candies left.

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What is 30 - 15?

Back

30 - 15 = 15

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If there are 8 birds on a tree and 3 fly away, how many are left?

Back

8 - 3 = 5 birds left.

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What is 50 - 25?

Back

50 - 25 = 25

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If you have 12 balloons and 4 pop, how many balloons do you have?

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12 - 4 = 8 balloons left.