Three digit subtraction with regrouping

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What is regrouping in subtraction?

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Regrouping in subtraction is when you borrow from the next higher place value to help subtract a smaller number from a larger number.

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What is the first step in subtracting 735 - 257?

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The first step is to line up the numbers by place value: 735 on top and 257 below it.

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How do you subtract the ones place in 735 - 257?

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In the ones place, you subtract 5 from 7, which equals 2.

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What do you do if you can't subtract in the tens place?

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If you can't subtract in the tens place, you need to regroup from the hundreds place.

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What is 3 - 5 in the tens place of 735 - 257?

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You cannot subtract 5 from 3, so you regroup from the hundreds place.

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After regrouping, what does the tens place become in 735 - 257?

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After regrouping, the tens place becomes 13 (10 + 3) because you borrowed 1 from the hundreds.

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What is 13 - 5 in the tens place of 735 - 257?

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13 - 5 equals 8.

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What is the last step in 735 - 257 after subtracting the tens and ones?

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The last step is to subtract the hundreds place: 7 - 2 equals 5.

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What is the final answer to 735 - 257?

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The final answer is 478.

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What is the result of 671 - 399?

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The result of 671 - 399 is 272.