Addition and subtraction terms

Learning Objectives Identify the addends in an addition problem. Identify the sum in an addition problem. Identify the minuend in a subtraction problem. Identify the subtrahend in a subtraction problem. Identify the difference in a subtraction problem. Use the words 'sum' and 'difference' correctly. Have you ever wondered what the special names are for numbers in a math problem? 🤔 Let's find out! We will learn the secret names for numbers when we add and subtract. Knowing these words helps us talk about math like a real math whiz! 🧑‍🏫 Real-World Applications Knowing 'sum' helps you find the total number of toys. Knowing 'difference' helps you see how many more cookies your friend has. Telling a grown-up the 'total...

TermDefinitionExample AddendAn addend is any number that you are adding together. ➕In 3 + 4 = 7, the numbers 3 and 4 are both addends. SumThe sum is the answer you get when you add numbers. It's the total! 🎉In 3 + 4 = 7, the number 7 is the sum. MinuendThe minuend is the first number. It's the number you subtract from. 🎈In 9 - 2 = 7, the number 9 is the minuend. SubtrahendThe subtrahend is the number that is being taken away. 👋In 9 - 2 = 7, the number 2 is the subtrahend. DifferenceThe difference is the answer you get when you subtract. It's what is left. 🍎In 9 - 2 = 7, the number 7 is the difference. Equals Sign (=)The equals sign means 'is the same as'. It shows the answer. ✅In 5 + 2 = 7, the = sign shows that 5 + 2 is the same as 7.

Addition Sentence Addend + Addend = Sum Use this to see how an addition problem is built. The parts you add are addends, and the answer is the sum. Subtraction Sentence Minuend - Subtrahend = Difference Use this for subtraction. You start with the minuend, take away the subtrahend, and you are left with the difference.