Subtraction

Front

What is subtraction?

Back

Subtraction is a mathematical operation that represents the process of taking one number away from another.

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What is the result of a subtraction called?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

You have 7 apples left.

Front

What does it mean to find 'how many more'?

Back

Finding 'how many more' means to subtract the smaller number from the larger number.

Front

What is the subtraction sentence for 15 minus 7?

Back

15 - 7 = 8.

Front

If there are 50 students in a class and 20 go home, how many students are still there?

Back

30 students are still there.

Front

What is the subtraction of 100 and 45?

Back

100 - 45 = 55.

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How do you check your subtraction?

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You can check your subtraction by adding the difference to the smaller number to see if you get the larger number back.

Front

What is a word problem in subtraction?

Back

A word problem in subtraction is a story or situation that requires you to use subtraction to find the answer.

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If you have 200 candies and you eat 75, how many candies do you have left?

Back

You have 125 candies left.