3.6 Subtract 4-Digit Numbers

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is the mathematical operation of finding the difference between two numbers. It tells us how much is left after taking away a certain amount.

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What does the term '4-digit number' mean?

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A 4-digit number is a number that has four digits, ranging from 1,000 to 9,999.

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How do you subtract 4-digit numbers?

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To subtract 4-digit numbers, align the numbers by their place values (thousands, hundreds, tens, and ones) and subtract each column starting from the right.

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What is the result of 1,612 - 726?

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886

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What is the result of 3,559 - 1,579?

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1,980

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What is the result of 3,475 - 1,267?

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2,208

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What is the result of 6,340 - 3,451?

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2,889

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What is the result of 1,543 - 984?

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559

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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 in a column. You take 1 from the next left column to make the top digit larger.

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What is the difference between minuend and subtrahend?

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The minuend is the number from which another number (the subtrahend) is subtracted.