Subtracting with Zeros

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What is subtracting with zeros?

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Subtracting with zeros involves performing subtraction where one or more of the numbers have zeros in their place values, making it important to understand how to handle these zeros correctly.

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What is the result of 3,008 - 999?

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2,009

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What is the result of 2,000 - 1,398?

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602

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What is the result of 7,000 - 268?

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6,732

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What is the result of 8,000 - 3,217?

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4,783

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What is the result of 3,040 - 184?

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2,856

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How do you subtract a smaller number from a larger number?

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You align the numbers by their place values and subtract starting from the rightmost digit, borrowing from the next column if necessary.

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What does it mean to borrow in subtraction?

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Borrowing in subtraction is when you take 1 from the next left column to help subtract a larger digit from a smaller digit in the current column.

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What is the importance of place value in subtraction?

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Place value helps determine the value of each digit in a number, which is crucial for accurate subtraction.

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What happens when you subtract a number with zeros?

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When subtracting a number with zeros, you may need to borrow from the next non-zero digit to perform the subtraction correctly.