To determine the correct term for the number 4 in the problem [tex]\(10 - 4 = 6\)[/tex], let's break down the components of the subtraction operation:
- The number 10 is the number from which another number is subtracted. This number is called the Minuend.
- The number 4 is the number that is subtracted from the minuend. This number is known as the Subtrahend.
- The number 6 is the result of the subtraction. This number is referred to as the Difference.
Now, let's examine each of the provided options:
A. Product: This term refers to the result of a multiplication operation, not subtraction. Therefore, it is not applicable here.
B. Subtrahend: This term refers to the number that is subtracted from the minuend in a subtraction operation. In this case, it correctly describes the number 4.
C. Difference: This term refers to the result of the subtraction operation, which is 6 in this case. Therefore, it is not applicable to the number 4.
D. Minuend: This term refers to the number from which another number is subtracted, which is 10 in this case. Therefore, it is not applicable to the number 4.
Given the choices, the correct term for the number 4 in the problem [tex]\(10 - 4 = 6\)[/tex] is:
B. Subtrahend
