Pre-Algebra

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Topic 1—Numbers

Lesson 1-5 Subtracting Whole Numbers

When you complete your assignments for this lesson, you should be able to:

Identify the minuend, subtrahend, and difference terms in any subtraction operation.
Demonstrate the procedure for subtracting whole numbers in the vertical form.
Demonstrate the procedure for subtracting whole numbers in the horizontal, or sentence, form.
Demonstrate how to align like decimal place values when subtracting whole numbers.
Explain and demonstrate the process of borrowing.
Demonstrate your ability to perform whole-number subtraction problems with a calculator.

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4. Meanings and Models for Operations: The material in this video actually covers much more than the content of our lesson on Subtracting Whole Numbers. It is an important resource. If you have not already studied it thoroughly, you should review it at this time.

Do these assignments:

Assignment	GO	Description
1-5.1		Read about Subtracting Whole Numbers in your free online textbook.
1-5.2		Work on the Endless Examples & Exercises^TM activity, Subtracting Whole Numbers.
1-5.3		Complete the reading and hands-on assignments for Subtracting Whole Numbers in your free online calculator manual.
1-5.4		Review the reading assignment for this lesson.
1-5.5		Complete the written exam for this lesson. Print the exam. The first page is the actual exam, and the second is the answer key.

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