Basic Arithmetic Operations

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is the arithmetic operation of finding the difference between two numbers. It is represented by the symbol '-'. For example, in the expression 7 - 3, the result is 4.

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What is the result of -4 - (-9)?

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5

Front

What is the result of 14 - 20?

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-6

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What does it mean to subtract a negative number?

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Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding its positive counterpart. For example, 5 - (-3) is the same as 5 + 3, which equals 8.

Front

What is the result of 7 - 13?

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-6

Front

What is division?

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Division is the arithmetic operation of splitting a number into equal parts. It is represented by the symbol '/'. For example, in the expression 12 ÷ 4, the result is 3.

Front

What is the result of -20 ÷ 5?

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-4

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What is the result of -14 ÷ -2?

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7

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What is the relationship between subtraction and addition?

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Subtraction can be thought of as the inverse operation of addition. If a + b = c, then c - b = a.

Front

What is the result of 10 - 4?

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6