Subtraction Using Base-Ten Blocks (Example)

The video tutorial demonstrates a subtraction example using the numbers 366 and 145. It begins by introducing the problem and visually representing the minuend and subtrahend. The tutorial then explains how to subtract units, rods, and flats from the minuend. Finally, it shows how to count the remaining blocks to find the difference, which is 221.

What is the minuend in the subtraction problem discussed?

• 145

• 221

• 366

• 512

How many units are in the ones place of the minuend?

• 5

• 6

• 4

• 3

What is the subtrahend in the subtraction problem?

• 512

• 366

• 221

• 145

How many rods are crossed off in the tens place during subtraction?

• 6

• 5

• 4

• 3

What is the final difference after subtracting 145 from 366?

• 512

• 145

• 221

• 366