We're going to take a look at some subtraction sentences and work out if they are true or false. You can use your fingers to help you.
Question
Is this sentence true?
5 - 4 = 1
If you have 5 fingers and you take away 1 finger, does it equal the number to the right?
Yes, it does! 5 - 4 = 1. The sentence is true because the two sides are equal.
Question
Is this sentence true?
6 - 3 = 2
If you have six fingers and you take 3 away, you are left with 3 fingers, not 2.
The sentence is false because the two sides are not equal.
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