Subtraction Techniques Quiz

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

• Subtract the numbers directly

• Stack the numbers and align the place values

• Align the numbers by their decimal points

• Add the numbers first

When subtracting and the digit on top is smaller, what should you do?

• Subtract the smaller digit from the larger one

• Ignore the smaller digit

• Add 10 to the smaller digit

• Borrow from the next higher place value

In the example 541 minus 397, what is the result after borrowing and subtracting the ones place?

• 5

• 4

• 3

• 6

What is a key challenge when borrowing across a zero in subtraction?

• You must borrow from the next non-zero digit

• You cannot borrow across a zero

• You should skip the zero and move to the next digit

• You need to add instead of subtract

What is the final result of subtracting 603 from 198 after borrowing across a zero?

• 605

• 495

• 503

• 405