subtraction mental math

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What is subtraction?

Back

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

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What does the minus sign (-) mean?

Back

The minus sign means to subtract. It tells you to take away a number.

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What is the result of a subtraction called?

Back

The result of a subtraction is called the difference.

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

Back

You have 7 apples left. (10 - 3 = 7)

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What is 5 - 2?

Back

5 - 2 = 3.

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What is 20 - 10?

Back

20 - 10 = 10.

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What is 100 - 50?

Back

100 - 50 = 50.

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If you have 15 candies and eat 5, how many candies do you have now?

Back

You have 10 candies left. (15 - 5 = 10)

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What is 84 - 39?

Back

84 - 39 = 45.

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What is 90 - 34?

Back

90 - 34 = 56.