Subtraction Across Zeros

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What is subtraction across zeros?

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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.

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How do you borrow in subtraction?

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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.

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

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2,995

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

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1,713

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

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1,941

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What is the result of 408 - 259?

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149

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What is the result of 4,000 - 399?

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3,601

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What does the term 'minuend' mean?

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

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What does the term 'subtrahend' mean?

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

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What is the importance of place value in subtraction?

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