Subtraction and Place Value Concepts

This video tutorial covers the basics of subtracting whole numbers, including terminology such as minuend, subtrahend, and difference. It provides multiple examples of subtraction, demonstrating the process of borrowing when necessary. The tutorial also includes a real-world word problem to illustrate subtraction in practical scenarios.

What is the term for the number from which another number is subtracted?

• Subtrahend

• Minuend

• Difference

• Quotient

In the subtraction problem 489 - 37, what is the result?

• 452

• 462

• 432

• 442

When subtracting 873 - 58, what is the first step if you can't subtract 8 from 3?

• Add 10 to 3

• Borrow from the hundreds column

• Subtract 3 from 8

• Borrow from the tens column

What does the '3' represent in the number 873 when using a place value chart?

• Three thousands

• Three tens

• Three hundreds

• Three ones

In the subtraction problem 14000 - 6846, what is the result?

• 7543

• 7443

• 7553

• 7643

When subtracting large numbers, what should you do if the column to the left is zero?

• Subtract directly

• Add 10 to the column

• Borrow from the next non-zero column

• Skip the column

What is the result of 7004585 - 86942?

• 6903643

• 6914643

• 6904643

• 6913643

If you have $1284 and write a check for $529, what is your new balance?

• $750

• $7555

• $7550

• $755

After writing checks for $529 and $450 from an account with $1284, what is the final balance?

• $505

• $205

• $405

• $305

What is the first step in solving a word problem involving subtraction?

• Add all numbers

• Subtract the largest number first

• Identify the initial amount

• Multiply the numbers