Subtraction

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is a mathematical operation that represents the process of taking one number away from another. It is often referred to as 'finding the difference' between two numbers.

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What is the result of a subtraction called?

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The result of a subtraction operation is called the 'difference.'

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

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7 apples.

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What is the subtraction sentence for the problem: 'There are 15 birds on a tree, 5 fly away.'?

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15 - 5 = 10.

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How do you check your subtraction answer?

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You can check your subtraction answer by adding the difference to the number you subtracted from. If the sum equals the original number, your subtraction is correct.

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What is a common mistake when subtracting?

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A common mistake is borrowing incorrectly when dealing with larger numbers, which can lead to an incorrect difference.

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If a book has 120 pages and you read 45 pages, how many pages are left to read?

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75 pages.

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What is the term for subtracting a larger number from a smaller number?

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This is called 'negative subtraction' or it results in a negative number.

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In the problem 'Emily's hair was 11 inches long. If she cut off 4 inches, how long is her hair now?', what is the subtraction sentence?

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11 - 4 = 7.

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What does it mean to 'borrow' in subtraction?

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Borrowing in subtraction is a method used when the top digit is smaller than the bottom digit in a column. You take 1 from the next left column to make the top digit larger.