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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