Subtraction and Borrowing Quiz

Why is the order of digits important in subtraction?

• Because subtraction is commutative.

• Because subtraction is associative.

• Because subtraction is distributive.

• Because subtraction is not commutative.

What is the first step in subtracting multi-digit numbers?

• Add the numbers together.

• Subtract the largest digit first.

• Align the numbers by their place values.

• Start subtracting from the leftmost column.

In the subtraction 756 - 478, why do we need to borrow from the tens column?

• Because 6 is greater than 8.

• Because 8 is greater than 6.

• Because 5 is less than 7.

• Because 7 is less than 4.

What is the result of 756 - 478?

• 258

• 278

• 288

• 268

When subtracting 9800 - 345, why do we leave a blank under the thousands column?

• Because the second number does not have a thousands digit.

• Because the second number has a thousands digit.

• Because the first number is smaller.

• Because the first number has a zero in the thousands place.

What is the result of 9800 - 345?

• 9481

• 9445

• 9455

• 9491

In the subtraction 7891 - 3457, what is the first column we need to borrow from?

• Hundreds column

• Tens column

• Thousands column

• Ones column

What is the result of 7891 - 3457?

• 4454

• 4434

• 4444

• 4424

What is a key takeaway from learning subtraction with borrowing?

• Borrowing is only needed for single-digit numbers.

• Subtraction is always easier than addition.

• Borrowing helps when the top digit is smaller than the bottom digit.

• Borrowing is not necessary in subtraction.

What can you do if you want to learn more about math?

• Ignore the video and play games.

• Watch more videos on the left or right.

• Only practice addition problems.

• Skip learning and go outside.