3 Digit Subtraction With Regrouping

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What is regrouping in subtraction?

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Regrouping in subtraction is the process of borrowing from the next higher place value when the top digit is smaller than the bottom digit.

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What is the first step in subtracting 3-digit numbers with regrouping?

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The first step is to line up the numbers by their place values: hundreds, tens, and ones.

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How do you subtract when the top digit is smaller than the bottom digit?

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You need to regroup by borrowing from the next left place value.

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What is 409 - 152?

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257

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What is 639 - 532?

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107

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What is 763 - 104?

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659

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What is 822 - 603?

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219

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What is 382 - 209?

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173

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When do you need to regroup in subtraction?

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You need to regroup when the digit in the top number is smaller than the digit in the bottom number in any place value.

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What does it mean to borrow in subtraction?

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To borrow means to take 1 from the next left place value to help subtract the smaller digit.