Subtracting Across Zeros

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What is subtraction?

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

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What does it mean to subtract across zeros?

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Subtracting across zeros means performing subtraction where one or more of the digits in the numbers being subtracted are zeros.

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How do you subtract 605 - 317?

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First, subtract the ones: 5 - 7 (borrow 1). Then, subtract the tens: 0 - 1 (borrow 1). Finally, subtract the hundreds: 6 - 3. The answer is 288.

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What is borrowing in subtraction?

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Borrowing is a method used in subtraction when the top digit is smaller than the bottom digit. You take 1 from the next left digit to make the top digit larger.

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How do you subtract 800 - 347?

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First, subtract the ones: 0 - 7 (borrow 1). Then, subtract the tens: 0 - 4 (borrow 1). Finally, subtract the hundreds: 8 - 3. The answer is 453.

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What is the result of 700 - 496?

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To subtract, first borrow from the hundreds. The answer is 204.

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How do you subtract 307 - 149?

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First, subtract the ones: 7 - 9 (borrow 1). Then, subtract the tens: 0 - 4 (borrow 1). Finally, subtract the hundreds: 3 - 1. The answer is 158.

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What is the result of 1002 - 345?

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To subtract, first borrow from the thousands. The answer is 657.

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What is a word problem in math?

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

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How can you check your subtraction?

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You can check your subtraction by adding the result to the number you subtracted. If it equals the original number, your subtraction is correct.