MATHEMATICS
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SUBTRACTION
What is
SUBTRACTION?
Subtraction may mean:
- taking away from a given set
- comparing two sets
- finding the missing addend
- it is the inverse or opposite of
addition
The symbol use for subtraction is:
MINUS SIGN
The number
that is
subtracted from
The number
that is
The number to be
subtracted from
subtracted from another
The number
that is
The number to be
subtracted from
subtracted from another
The number that
is left after
subtraction
- The result of
subtraction.
To help you remember the order of the minuend,
subtrahend and difference, commit this phrase to
memory:
"Me first. Subtract me. Done with the problem."
•m (for minuend) - me first, it comes first in the problem
•s (for subtrahend) - subtract me, it comes after the
minus sign
•d (for difference) - done with the problem, it is the
answer to the problem
Subtraction Sentence
Subtraction as the Inverse or Opposite
of Addition
Add: 45+23=
Subtraction as the Inverse or Opposite
of Addition
Add: 45+23=68
Subtract: 68-23=
Subtraction as the Inverse or Opposite
of Addition
Add: 45+23=68
Subtract: 68-23= 45
68-45=
Subtraction as the Inverse or Opposite
of Addition
Add: 45+23=68
Subtract: 68-23= 45
68-45= 23
Asynchronous/ Homework
Answer Skill Booster page 95,
A and B, 106 and 107, A/B
And C.

introduction to subtraction operation/removes a number