Addition and Subtraction Vocabulary

Front

What does 'How many are left' mean in mathematical terms?

Back

It means to subtract.

Front

What is the first number in a subtraction equation called?

Back

Minuend.

Front

In the equation 23 - 7 = 16, what is the 7 referred to as?

Back

Subtrahend.

Front

What is the term for the answer to an addition problem?

Back

Sum.

Front

What does 'What is the total' imply in mathematical operations?

Back

It means to add.

Front

What is the operation called when you combine two or more numbers to get a larger number?

Back

Addition.

Front

What is the operation called when you take one number away from another?

Back

Subtraction.

Front

What is the result of an addition operation called?

Back

Sum.

Front

What is the result of a subtraction operation called?

Back

Difference.

Front

If you have 10 apples and you give away 3, how many do you have left?

Back

7 apples (10 - 3 = 7).