Multi-Digit Subtraction

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What is multi-digit subtraction?

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Multi-digit subtraction is the process of subtracting numbers that have more than one digit, often involving borrowing from higher place values.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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How do you perform multi-digit subtraction?

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1. Align the numbers by place value. 2. Subtract starting from the rightmost digit. 3. If the top digit is smaller than the bottom digit, borrow from the next left digit.

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CCSS.3.NBT.A.2

CCSS.2.NBT.B.7

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What does it mean to 'borrow' in subtraction?

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Borrowing in subtraction means taking 1 from the next left digit to make the current digit larger, allowing for subtraction when the top digit is smaller than the bottom digit.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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Calculate: 32,600 - 15,423

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17,177

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.4

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Calculate: 2,596,443 - 2,234,352

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362,091

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.4

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Calculate: 40,796 - 20,685

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20,111

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.4

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Calculate: 5,298 - 1,197

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4,101

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.4

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Calculate: 78,029 - 9,129

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68,900

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.4

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What is the importance of place value in subtraction?

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Place value helps to organize numbers correctly, ensuring that digits are subtracted from the correct columns (units, tens, hundreds, etc.).

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CCSS.3.NBT.A.2

CCSS.2.NBT.B.7

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What is regrouping in subtraction?

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Regrouping is another term for borrowing, where you adjust the digits in a number to facilitate easier subtraction.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C