Solve the Subtraction Problem: 63-36 Step by Step

63−36= 63-36=

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00:00 Solve
00:03 We will use the distribution law
00:07 Break down 63 into 60 plus 3
00:11 Break down 36 into 30 plus 6
00:19 Negative times positive is always negative
00:33 We will use the commutative law and arrange the exercise in a convenient way to solve
00:45 We will solve one operation at a time
00:55 And this is the solution to the question

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Understand the problem

63−36= 63-36=

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Step-by-step solution

To solve the problem, first we will use the distributive property on the two numbers:

(60+3)-(30+6)

Now, we will use the substitution property to arrange the exercise in the way that is most convenient for us to solve:

60-30+3-6

It is important to pay attention that when we open the second parentheses, the minus sign moved to the two numbers inside.

30-3 = 

27

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Final Answer

27

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84:4=

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