3 Digit Subtraction

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What is 3-digit subtraction?

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3-digit subtraction is the process of subtracting one 3-digit number from another 3-digit number.

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What is the first step in 3-digit subtraction?

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The first step is to line up the numbers by their place values: hundreds, tens, and ones.

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How do you subtract in the ones place?

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Subtract the bottom digit from the top digit in the ones place. If the top digit is smaller, you need to borrow from the tens place.

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What does it mean to borrow in subtraction?

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Borrowing means taking 1 from the next higher place value to help subtract when the top digit is smaller than the bottom digit.

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What is the result of 456 - 123?

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The result is 333.

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How do you subtract in the tens place?

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Subtract the bottom digit from the top digit in the tens place. If you borrowed, remember to subtract 1 from the top digit.

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What is the result of 789 - 456?

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The result is 333.

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What is the importance of place value in subtraction?

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Place value helps us understand which digits to subtract from each other based on their position (hundreds, tens, ones).

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What is regrouping in subtraction?

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Regrouping is another term for borrowing, where you adjust the numbers to make subtraction easier.

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What is the result of 600 - 275?

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The result is 325.