Add and Subtract

Front

What is subtraction?

Back

Subtraction is taking away a number from another number. For example, 9 - 1 = 8.

Front

What is addition?

Back

Addition is putting together two or more numbers to find a total. For example, 14 + 5 = 19.

Front

What is the result of 9 - 1?

Back

8

Front

What is the result of 14 + 5?

Back

19

Front

If Marciela has 8 gifts and gives away 5, how many does she have left?

Back

3 gifts.

Front

If Greg has 7 pieces of candy and receives 4 more, how many does he have now?

Back

11 pieces of candy.

Front

What does the equal sign (=) mean?

Back

The equal sign means that the two sides of the equation are the same.

Front

What is a number line?

Back

A number line is a straight line with numbers placed at equal intervals. It helps us understand addition and subtraction.

Front

What is the term for the number you subtract from?

Back

Minuend.

Front

What is the term for the number you subtract?

Back

Subtrahend.