2 digit subtraction

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What is subtraction?

Back

Subtraction is the process of taking one number away from another. It shows how many are left after some are taken away.

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What does the minus sign (-) mean?

Back

The minus sign means to subtract or take away.

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What is the result of a subtraction called?

Back

The result of a subtraction is called the difference.

Front

How do you solve 54 - 26?

Back

54 - 26 = 28. You take 26 away from 54.

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What is 97 - 25?

Back

97 - 25 = 72.

Front

What is 90 - 34?

Back

90 - 34 = 56.

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What is 59 - 39?

Back

59 - 39 = 20.

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If Ms. Allen has 85 big shells and 49 small shells, how many more big shells does she have?

Back

85 - 49 = 36. She has 36 more big shells.

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What is the first step in solving a subtraction problem?

Back

The first step is to identify the numbers you are subtracting.

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

Back

You cannot subtract a larger number from a smaller number without borrowing.