Subtraction is used when we take away a number from another number. Recall that addition is combining parts together to form a whole, while subtraction is removing parts from a whole. This means that subtraction and addition are inverses of each other. We can find a missing addend through subtraction.
Harold has 20 marbles. He gave six to his little brother. How many marbles does Harold have now? 20 - 6 = 14 minuend subtrahend difference
20 - 6 = 14 minuend subtrahend difference is the number being subtracted or taken. is the number from which we take away. is the answer in subtraction or the amount left. minus sign
Example 1: Complete the addition sentence: 15 + ___ = 22 The sum becomes the minuend. 15 + ___ = 22 22 - 15 = _____ The missing addend is now the difference. The given addend becomes the subtrahend. 7 7 7
Subtraction is also used when we compare two numbers. Example 2: How much less is 3 than 8? 8 - 3 = ____ 1 2 3 4 5 5
Example 3: Princess has 14 books in her collection. Her friend has 8 books. How many more books does princess have than their friend? 14 8 14 - 8 = __ 6
Seatwork #4: Do “APPLY A, B, and C’’ on page 80 of your Math book.
Homework #3: Do “REINFORCE A, B, AND C’’ on pages 81-83 of your Math book. Don’t forget to bring your book and notebook tomorrow.