👉 The minus sign (−).
Alright class, settle down and let’s take a look! You’ve asked a wonderful question about the ‘minus’ sign – that little symbol we see so often in math. It’s quite simple, really, don't you think? The dictionary tells us it's simply the minus sign: (−). But what does that actually mean? Think of it like this: Minus means ‘take away’ or ‘subtract.’ It's the opposite of adding! Let’s say we have five apples, and someone takes three away – that’s “five minus three.” We write it as 5 - 3. The answer? Two apples remain! It also shows up in equations like this: 10 - 4 = 6. We're taking four away from ten to get six. So, remember, minus equals subtraction – a little symbol that tells us to take something away ! Do you have any questions about how it works? Let’s try some examples together...