Mathematics

Front

What is the result of subtracting 1 from 1?

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Front

Define subtraction in mathematics.

Back

Subtraction is the operation of finding the difference between two numbers.

Front

What is the term for the number being subtracted from in a subtraction operation?

Back

Minuend.

Front

What is the term for the number that is subtracted in a subtraction operation?

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Subtrahend.

Front

What is the result of a subtraction operation called?

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Difference.

Front

If a number is decreased by 1, what is the new value of that number if it was originally 5?

Back

4.

Front

What is the relationship between addition and subtraction?

Back

Subtraction is the inverse operation of addition.

Front

How do you represent the subtraction of two variables, x and y, in mathematical notation?

Back

x - y.

Front

What is the result of subtracting a larger number from a smaller number, for example, 3 - 5?

Back

The result is -2.

Front

Explain the concept of negative numbers in relation to subtraction.

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Negative numbers are the result of subtracting a larger number from a smaller number.