Subtracting Three-Digit Numbers Using Base 10 Blocks

This video tutorial teaches how to subtract two three-digit numbers using base 10 blocks. It explains the concept of place value and demonstrates subtraction through three examples: 483 minus 251, 368 minus 142, and 267 minus 135. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of aligning numbers in a hundreds, tens, and ones chart to visualize the subtraction process effectively.

What does the digit '5' represent in the number 253?

• 5 ones

• 5 tens

• 5 hundreds

• 5 thousands

If you start with 368 dandelions and 142 blow away, how many are left?

• 242

• 256

• 226

• 230

In the subtraction 483 - 251, how many tens are left after subtraction?

• 4 tens

• 5 tens

• 3 tens

• 2 tens

When subtracting 267 - 135, what is the first step if you start from the ones place?

• Subtract 1 hundred

• Subtract 2 ones

• Subtract 5 ones

• Subtract 3 tens

What is the result of 267 minus 135?

• 122

• 132

• 152

• 142