Math subtraction

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is a mathematical operation where we take 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?

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The minus sign means to subtract. For example, in 8 - 5, we subtract 5 from 8.

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What is the result of 8 - 5?

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3

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What is the result of 45 - 30?

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15

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What is the result of 50 - 25?

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25

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What is the result of 25 - 14?

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11

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What is the result of 9 - 7?

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2

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If you have 10 apples and you give away 4, how many do you have left?

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6 apples.

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What is a subtraction sentence?

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A subtraction sentence is a mathematical statement that shows subtraction, like 7 - 3 = 4.

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What is the term for the number being subtracted from?

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The number being subtracted from is called the 'minuend'.