Subtraction Word Problems

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is the process of taking one number away from another. It shows how many are left after some have been taken away.

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What does it mean to find the difference?

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Finding the difference means calculating how much more one number is than another. It is often done using subtraction.

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

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7 apples.

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a math problem that is written in words instead of numbers. It tells a story that you need to solve.

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How do you solve a subtraction word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the numbers involved. 3. Determine what you need to find. 4. Use subtraction to find the answer.

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What is the term for the number you subtract from?

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The term is called the 'minuend.'

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What is the term for the number you subtract?

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The term is called the 'subtrahend.'

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What is the result of a subtraction called?

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

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If there are 15 birds and 7 fly away, how many birds are left?

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8 birds.

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How can you check your subtraction answer?

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You can check your subtraction answer by adding the difference to the subtrahend. If it equals the minuend, your answer is correct.