3.6 Subtract 4-Digit Numbers

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What is subtraction?

Back

Subtraction is a mathematical operation that represents the process of taking one number away from another.

Front

What is the result of subtracting two numbers called?

Back

The result of subtracting two numbers is called the difference.

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How do you subtract 4-digit numbers?

Back

To subtract 4-digit numbers, align the numbers by place value and subtract each column starting from the right.

Front

What is 3,475 - 1,267?

Back

2,208

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What is 3,559 - 1,579?

Back

1,980

Front

What is 1,543 - 984?

Back

559

Front

What is 1,612 - 726?

Back

886

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What is 1,392 - 238?

Back

1,154

Front

What do you do if the top number is smaller than the bottom number in a column?

Back

You need to borrow from the next column to the left.

Front

What is borrowing in subtraction?

Back

Borrowing is a method used in subtraction when the top digit is smaller than the bottom digit, allowing you to take 1 from the next column.