Samara Hintz
Jan 20, 2025
In the problem 10 – 4 = 6, what is the correct term for the number 4?
In the equation 10 − 4 = 6, what is the proper mathematical term used to describe the number 4?
1 Answers
Hello,
First,
10 – 4 = 6
is NOT a problem. It is a subtraction.
According to Wikipedia:
“Formally, the number being subtracted is known as the subtrahend,
while the number it is subtracted from is the minuend.
The result is the difference.”
Thus in the subtraction:
10 – 4 = 6
10 is the number it is subtracted from, it is then the MINUEND.
4 is the number being subtracted, it is then the SUBTRAHEND.
6 is the result, it is then the DIFFERENCE.
So the correct term for the number 4 is SUBTRAHEND.
Regards,
Dragon.Jade 🙂
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