Subtraction with regrouping

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What is subtraction?

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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 regrouping mean in subtraction?

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Regrouping in subtraction means rearranging the numbers to make it easier to subtract, especially when the top number is smaller than the bottom number in a column.

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How do you subtract 73 - 27 using regrouping?

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First, regroup 73 to make it easier: 73 becomes 60 and 13. Then subtract: 60 - 20 = 40 and 13 - 7 = 6. So, 73 - 27 = 46.

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What is the answer to 647 - 415?

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The answer is 232.

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If Beth had 34 bouncy balls left after giving away some, how can we find out how many she had to start with?

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We can add the number of balls she gave away to the number she has left. If she has 34 left and gave away 28, she started with 34 + 28 = 62 bouncy balls.

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What is the first step in solving a subtraction problem with regrouping?

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The first step is to check if you need to regroup. If the top number in any column is smaller than the bottom number, you need to regroup.

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What is the term for the number you subtract from?

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The term is 'minuend'.

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What is the term for the number you subtract?

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The term is 'subtrahend'.

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What is the result of a subtraction problem called?

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The result is called the 'difference'.

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How do you check your subtraction answer?

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You can check your subtraction answer by adding the difference to the subtrahend. If it equals the minuend, your answer is correct.