Understanding Subtraction with Zero

What happens when you subtract zero from any number?

• The number doubles.

• The number becomes zero.

• The number remains the same.

• The number decreases by one.

If you have 3 gems and take away zero, how many gems do you have left?

• Three gems

• One gem

• Zero gems

• Five gems

In the example with the number 7, what is the result of subtracting zero?

• Fourteen

• Seven

• One

• Zero

When subtracting zero from 5, what is the outcome?

• Two

• Five

• Zero

• Ten

What is the result of 10 minus zero?

• Zero

• Twenty

• Ten

• Five