Subtraction is taking away part of a number.
Β Β Β Β Β A subtraction equation is like a math sentence that shows subtraction.
Each part of a subtraction equation has a special name, or term. Make sure you know the terms above. π
Now, let's learn how to write subtraction equations from pictures! π€
Let's write a subtraction equation for this picture together.
A subtraction equation has 3 parts: the minuend, subtrahend, and difference.
Β Β Β Β Β The minuend is the big number we're taking away from.
How many flowers do we have at the start? π€
That's right! π We have 6 flowers.
So, the minuend is 6. Let's write that down.
Now, let's find the subtrahend.
Β Β Β Β Β The subtrahend is the number that is 'taken away'.
How many flowers were taken away in the picture?
Correct! πΒ
2 were taken away. This is the subtrahend.
Write 2 down and put a minus (-) sign between the numbers.
Now, we need to find the difference.
Β Β Β Β Β The difference is the number that's left. It's the answer.
How many flowers are left?
You got it!Β
4 flowers are left. This is the difference. π€
Put an equals (=) sign after the subtrahend and write the difference.
Great job! π You just wrote your first subtraction equation!
Here, we have a set of blocks.
First, count all the blocks. That's the minuend.
Next, count the blocks that were taken away. That's the subtrahend. Write it after a minus (-) sign.
Finally, count the leftover blocks. That's the difference. Write it after an equal (=) sign.
Awesome! π
Now, complete the practice. It'll help you remember.