Subtraction

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is a mathematical operation that represents the process of removing objects from a collection. It is the inverse of addition.

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

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The result is a negative number.

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How do you perform subtraction with two-digit numbers?

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Align the numbers by their place values, subtract starting from the rightmost digit, and borrow from the next column if necessary.

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What is borrowing in subtraction?

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Borrowing is a technique used in subtraction when the top digit is smaller than the bottom digit in a column, requiring you to take 1 from the next left column.

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What is the difference between the minuend and the subtrahend?

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The minuend is the number from which another number (the subtrahend) is subtracted.

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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.

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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.

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What is the relationship between addition and subtraction?

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Addition and subtraction are inverse operations; knowing one can help you understand the other.

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What is a common mistake when subtracting two-digit numbers?

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A common mistake is failing to borrow correctly when the top digit is smaller than the bottom digit.

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How do you subtract numbers with zeros in them?

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When subtracting numbers with zeros, treat the zeros as placeholders and borrow from the next non-zero digit if necessary.