Operations on whole numbers

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is the operation of finding the difference between two numbers. It involves taking one number away from another.

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What is addition?

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Addition is the operation of combining two or more numbers to get a total or sum.

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What is the result of 9,003 - 868?

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8,135

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What is the result of 2500 + 3200?

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5,700

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If there are 8,765 animals in a zoo and 3,210 are moved, how many are left?

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5,555

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What is the result of 7,027 + 3,410?

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10,437

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What is the result of 6,000 - 3,782?

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2,218

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What is a whole number?

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A whole number is a number without fractions or decimals; it can be zero or any positive number.

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What does 'difference' mean in mathematics?

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The difference is the result of subtracting one number from another.

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What does 'sum' mean in mathematics?

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The sum is the result of adding two or more numbers together.