Pre-Algebra Examples

$24 - 7$

Step 1

Set up the subtraction problem in long subtraction format.

Step 2

Borrow $10$ from the digit in the next column to the left. Add the borrowed $10$ to $4$ . Reduce the number that was borrowed from by $1$ .

Step 3

Subtract $7$ from $14$ .

Step 4

Subtract $0$ from $1$ .

Step 5

The result of $24 - 7$ is $17$ .

$17$