Subtracting Three-Digit Numbers with Regrouping

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What is regrouping in subtraction?

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Regrouping is the process of borrowing from one place value to help subtract a larger number from a smaller number in another place value.

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What does it mean to subtract three-digit numbers?

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Subtracting three-digit numbers involves finding the difference between two numbers that each have three digits.

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How do you subtract 360 - 254?

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360 - 254 = 106.

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What is the first step in subtracting 618 - 346?

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Align the numbers by place value and start subtracting from the rightmost digit.

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What do you do if the top digit is smaller than the bottom digit in a subtraction problem?

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You need to regroup by borrowing from the next left place value.

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How much does Ellie weigh compared to Kirby? (905 - 335)

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Ellie weighs 570 pounds more than Kirby.

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What is the result of 598 - 322?

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598 - 322 = 276.

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If a shopkeeper has 240 eggs and sells 148, how many are left?

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240 - 148 = 92 eggs are left.

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What is the importance of place value in subtraction?

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Place value helps us understand which digits to subtract and whether we need to regroup.

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What is the difference between 618 and 346?

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618 - 346 = 272.