3rd Subtraction

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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 much is left after something is taken away.

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What is the difference in subtraction?

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The difference is the result of subtracting one number from another.

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How do you find out how many more you need to reach a goal?

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Subtract the current amount from the goal amount.

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What is estimating in subtraction?

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Estimating in subtraction means rounding numbers to make it easier to subtract them.

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What is the term for the number being subtracted in a subtraction problem?

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The number being subtracted is called the 'subtrahend'.

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What is the term for the number you start with in a subtraction problem?

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The number you start with is called the 'minuend'.

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If you have 500 apples and give away 200, how many do you have left?

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500 - 200 = 300 apples left.

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What is the first step in solving a subtraction problem?

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Identify the minuend and the subtrahend.

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How can you check your subtraction answer?

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You can check your answer by adding the difference to the subtrahend to see if you get the minuend.

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What is a word problem in subtraction?

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A word problem is a math problem written in words that requires subtraction to solve.