SUBTRACTION

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What is subtraction?

Back

Subtraction is a mathematical operation that represents the process of taking one number away from another.

Front

What is the result of subtracting a smaller number from a larger number called?

Back

The result is called the difference.

Front

What is the term for the number being subtracted in a subtraction problem?

Back

The number being subtracted is called the subtrahend.

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What is the term for the number from which another number is subtracted?

Back

The number from which another number is subtracted is called the minuend.

Front

If you have 10 apples and you give away 3, how many apples do you have left?

Back

7 apples.

Front

What is 500 - 250?

Back

250.

Front

How do you check your subtraction answer?

Back

You can check your subtraction answer by adding the difference to the subtrahend; it should equal the minuend.

Front

What is 1,000 - 450?

Back

550.

Front

If a book has 120 pages and you read 45 pages, how many pages are left to read?

Back

75 pages.

Front

What is 3,000 - 1,250?

Back

1,750.