Subtraction

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is a mathematical operation that represents the process of taking one quantity 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 do you have left?

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7 apples.

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What is the subtraction of 15 - 7?

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8.

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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 smaller number. If the sum equals the larger number, your subtraction is correct.

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What is the term for the number being subtracted from?

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The number being subtracted from is called the 'minuend'.

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What is the term for the number being subtracted?

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The number being subtracted is called the 'subtrahend'.

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If a store had 50 toys and sold 23, how many toys are left?

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27 toys.

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What is 100 - 45?

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55.

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If you have 200 dollars and spend 75 dollars, how much do you have left?

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125 dollars.