VOCABULARY
Chapter 3
Understanding Subtraction
VOCABULARY DEFINITION EXAMPLE
difference The answer to a subtraction problem. 4 – 1 = 3
3 is the difference
minus (-) The sign used to show subtraction. 4 – 1 = 3
– is the minus sign
subtract (subtraction) To take away, take apart, separate, or
find the difference between two sets.
The opposite of addition.
7 – 5 = 2
subtraction sentence An expression using numbers and the
– and = sign.
10 – 4 = 6
Key Words and Catch Phrases for SUBTRACTION Word Problems
1. subtract
2. difference
3. fewer
4. how many more
5. how much more, how much larger, how much faster, etc.
6. left
7. less
8. minus
9. remains
