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What is a number line?

Back

A number line is a straight line that represents numbers in order. It helps us see how numbers are related to each other.

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What does subtraction mean?

Back

Subtraction means taking away a number from another number.

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What is the result of 10 - 3?

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The result is 7.

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How do you find the answer to 15 - 5 on a number line?

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Start at 15, then move 5 spaces to the left. You land on 10.

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What is the term for the number you take away in subtraction?

Back

The term is 'subtrahend'.

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What is the term for the number you start with in subtraction?

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The term is 'minuend'.

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If you have 8 apples and give away 3, how many do you have left?

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You have 5 apples left.

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What does it mean to 'count backwards' on a number line?

Back

Counting backwards means moving to the left on the number line.

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What is 12 - 4?

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The answer is 8.

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How can you check your subtraction answer?

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You can check by adding the answer to the number you took away. If it equals the starting number, it's correct.