Basic Subtraction

Front

12 - 6 =

Back

6

Front

16 - 8 =

Back

8

Front

4 - 2 =

Back

2

Front

2 - 2 =

Back

0

Front

14 - 5 =

Back

9

Front

What is subtraction?

Back

Subtraction is taking away one number from another.

Front

What do we call the number we take away in subtraction?

Back

The number we take away is called the 'subtrahend.'

Front

What do we call the number we start with in subtraction?

Back

The number we start with is called the 'minuend.'

Front

What is the result of a subtraction called?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

7