Subtraction Across Zeros

Front

What is subtraction across zeros?

Back

Subtraction across zeros refers to the process of subtracting numbers where one or more digits in the minuend (the number from which another number is subtracted) are zeros, requiring borrowing from the next digit.

Tags

CCSS.2.NBT.B.7

CCSS.3.NBT.A.2

Front

How do you borrow in subtraction?

Back

When borrowing in subtraction, you take 1 from the next left digit, reducing it by 1, and add 10 to the current digit to make it easier to subtract.

Tags

CCSS.2.NBT.B.7

CCSS.3.NBT.A.2

Front

What is the result of 7,003 - 4,008?

Back

2,995

Tags

CCSS.4.NBT.B.4

Front

What is the result of 5,000 - 3,287?

Back

1,713

Tags

CCSS.4.NBT.B.4

Front

What is the result of 8,500 - 6,559?

Back

1,941

Tags

CCSS.4.NBT.B.4

Front

What is the result of 408 - 259?

Back

149

Tags

CCSS.2.NBT.B.7

CCSS.3.NBT.A.2

Front

What is the result of 4,000 - 399?

Back

3,601

Tags

CCSS.4.NBT.B.4

Front

What does the term 'minuend' mean?

Back

The minuend is the number from which another number (the subtrahend) is subtracted.

Tags

CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

Front

What does the term 'subtrahend' mean?

Back

The subtrahend is the number that is to be subtracted from another number (the minuend).

Tags

CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

Front

What is the importance of place value in subtraction?

Back

Place value helps determine which digits to borrow from when performing subtraction, especially when dealing with zeros.

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.B.3