when you say subtraction you minuis
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I think it's "minus"
You are correct! In mathematics, subtraction involves finding the difference between two numbers. When you subtract, you "minus" or "subtract" one number from another. The symbol used to represent subtraction is a minus sign (-). To subtract two numbers, you can follow these steps:
1. Start with the minuend: this is the number from which you will subtract.
2. Write down the minuend.
3. Write the minus sign (-) next to the minuend.
4. Write down the subtrahend: this is the number that is being subtracted.
5. Subtract the subtrahend from the minuend by subtracting each corresponding place value digits.
6. Write down the difference: this is the result or answer of the subtraction.
For example, if you want to subtract 5 from 9, you write it as 9 - 5 = 4. The difference, or the answer, is 4.
So remember, when you say "subtraction," you can also use the word "minus" to indicate the operation of subtracting one number from another.