Subtraction

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is a mathematical operation where we take one number away from another. It shows how many are left after some are taken away.

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What is the symbol for subtraction?

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The symbol for subtraction is '-'. For example, in 5 - 2, we subtract 2 from 5.

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What does it mean to find the difference?

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Finding the difference means calculating how much one number is greater or less than another number. It is the result of a subtraction.

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

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You have 7 apples left. (10 - 3 = 7)

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What is 15 - 7?

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15 - 7 = 8.

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If there are 20 students in a class and 5 go home, how many students are still there?

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There are 15 students still in the class. (20 - 5 = 15)

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What is the result of 100 - 45?

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100 - 45 = 55.

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How do you check your subtraction?

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You can check your subtraction by adding the result to the number you subtracted. If it equals the original number, you are correct.

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If you have 50 candies and you eat 12, how many candies do you have left?

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You have 38 candies left. (50 - 12 = 38)

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What is 200 - 75?

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200 - 75 = 125.