3 Digit Subtraction

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What is 3-digit subtraction?

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3-digit subtraction is the process of subtracting a number that has three digits from another number that also has three digits.

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What is the first step in 3-digit subtraction?

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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 in the ones place?

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If the top number in the ones place is smaller than the bottom number, you need to borrow from the tens place.

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What does it mean to borrow in subtraction?

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Borrowing means taking 1 from the next left place value to help subtract a smaller number from a larger number.

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What is the result of 456 - 123?

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The result is 333.

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How do you subtract in the tens place?

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Subtract the tens digits after borrowing if necessary, just like in the ones place.

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What is the result of 789 - 456?

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The result is 333.

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What is regrouping in subtraction?

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Regrouping is another term for borrowing, where you adjust the numbers to make subtraction easier.

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What is the result of 500 - 275?

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The result is 225.

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What do you do if you can't subtract in the hundreds place?

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If you can't subtract in the hundreds place, you may need to borrow from the thousands place if applicable.