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What is the result of $15 - 7$?
What is the result of $15 - 7$?
When borrowing while subtracting multi-digit numbers, what should you do?
When borrowing while subtracting multi-digit numbers, what should you do?
Which statement about negative numbers is true?
Which statement about negative numbers is true?
What property does not apply to subtraction?
What property does not apply to subtraction?
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If you have $7890 - 3456$, what is the first step in solving this subtraction?
If you have $7890 - 3456$, what is the first step in solving this subtraction?
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In the word problem where John has 15 apples and gives away 7, what is the variable to represent John's remaining apples?
In the word problem where John has 15 apples and gives away 7, what is the variable to represent John's remaining apples?
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What is the effect of subtracting zero from any number?
What is the effect of subtracting zero from any number?
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When is it appropriate to borrow in subtraction?
When is it appropriate to borrow in subtraction?
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Study Notes
Basic Subtraction
- Subtraction is the inverse operation of addition. It involves finding the difference between two numbers.
- To subtract numbers, align the digits vertically, placing the smaller number underneath the larger number.
- Subtract the digits in each place value column, starting from the rightmost column. Borrow from the next higher place value if necessary.
Subtracting Multi-digit Numbers
- When subtracting multi-digit numbers, it's crucial to maintain the correct place values.
- Example: To subtract 3456 from 7890, align the digits, and subtract column-by-column.
- If a digit in the top number is smaller than the digit below it, regroup (borrow).
Negative Numbers
- Negative numbers are numbers less than zero. They are often represented with a minus sign ("-") in front of the number.
- Subtracting a positive number is the same as adding the opposite (negative) number.
- Example: 5 - 8 = 5 + (-8) = -3
- Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding the positive equivalent.
- Example: 5 - (-8) = 5 + 8 = 13
Word Problems
- Word problems require applying subtraction to real-world scenarios.
- Read the problem carefully to understand the relationship between the numbers and identify what needs to be found.
- Example: If John has 15 apples and gives away 7, how many apples does he have left? (15 - 7 = 8)
- Translate the problem into an equation (or a model).
- Carefully define the variables used in the problem.
Subtraction Properties
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Commutative Property (does not apply): Changing the order of the numbers being subtracted changes the result. Subtraction is not commutative. (e.g., 5 - 3 ≠ 3 - 5)
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Associative Property (does not apply): The grouping of numbers in a subtraction problem affects the result, so the associative property does not hold for subtraction.
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Identity Property: Subtracting zero from a number equals the original number (e.g., 5 - 0 = 5).
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Zero Property: When zero is subtracted from a number, the difference is the number itself (e.g., 6 - 0=6).
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Test your understanding of basic subtraction techniques, including subtracting multi-digit numbers and working with negative integers. This quiz will challenge you on aligning digits, borrowing, and applying the concepts learned effectively.
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