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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is the operation of finding the difference between two numbers. It tells us how much is left after taking away a part from a whole.

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What is addition?

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Addition is the operation of combining two or more numbers to find their total. It is the process of putting together.

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What is the difference between 8,765 and 3,210?

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5,555

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What is the sum of 457,984 and 23,654?

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481,638

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How do you find the number of students left in school if 4,321 students went on a field trip from 7,890 students?

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You subtract: 7,890 - 4,321 = 3,569.

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What is the result of 2,500 + 3,200?

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5,700

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What does it mean to 'move' numbers in a problem?

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To 'move' numbers means to transfer or change the quantity of something, often represented by subtraction or addition in word problems.

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What is a word problem in mathematics?

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A word problem is a mathematical question presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario that requires solving using mathematical operations.

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What is the term for the result of an addition operation?

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The result of an addition operation is called the 'sum'.

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What is the term for the result of a subtraction operation?

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The result of a subtraction operation is called the 'difference'.