Subtraction with Borrowing Quiz

What is the first step in setting up a subtraction problem with borrowing?

• Subtract the bottom number from the top

• Start with the largest value

• Ignore the column labels

• Use column labels and start with the smallest value

Why is it important to use placeholders in subtraction problems?

• To make subtraction easier

• To make the numbers look bigger

• To change the value of the numbers

• To help align the numbers correctly

In the example of subtracting 35 from 452, what is the first borrowing step?

• Borrow from the tens column

• No borrowing is needed

• Borrow from the hundreds column

• Borrow from the ones column

What happens to the tens column when you borrow from it?

• It doubles

• It stays the same

• It decreases by ten

• It increases by one

After borrowing, what does the subtraction problem 12 - 5 equal?

• 7

• 3

• 9

• 5

In the example of subtracting 46 from 431, what is the first step?

• Subtract directly without borrowing

• Borrow from the hundreds column

• Borrow from the tens column

• Borrow from the ones column

What is the result of 11 - 6 in the subtraction example?

• 4

• 7

• 5

• 6

What should you do if you cannot subtract a larger number from a smaller one?

• Subtract the smaller number from the larger one

• Add more numbers

• Borrow from the next column

• Ignore the problem

What is the final answer to the subtraction problem 431 - 46?

• 385

• 395

• 375

• 365

What is the most important rule to remember in subtraction with borrowing?

• Always subtract from the top number

• Start with the largest value

• Ignore the column labels

• Always subtract the bottom number from the top