Subtracting Decimals

In this video, Isabella wants to buy a burger and a bottle of water with $8.35. The tutorial demonstrates how to subtract the cost of the burger, $5.75, from her total money using a place value chart. The process involves borrowing to handle decimal subtraction, resulting in $2.60 left, enough for the water. The lesson concludes with a recap of subtracting decimals using the traditional method.

What is the initial amount of money Isabella has before buying the burger?

• $10.00

• $2.60

• $8.35

• $5.75

What is the first step in subtracting decimals using a place value chart?

• Align the decimal points

• Subtract from left to right

• Add the numbers

• Multiply the numbers

Why do we need to exchange 1 whole for 10/10 during the subtraction process?

• To make the numbers even

• To simplify the subtraction

• To increase the minuend

• Because 7 cannot be subtracted from 3

How much money does Isabella have left after buying the burger?

• $0.60

• $2.60

• $8.35

• $5.75

Isabella wants to buy a bottle of water costing $2. Does she have enough money left?

• Yes, she has exactly $2

• No, she only has $1

• No, she needs more money

• Yes, she has more than $2