Spencer is solving 913

- 223
. What is the correct result?

1 answer

To solve the subtraction \( 913 - 223 \):

  1. Start with the last digit: \( 3 - 3 = 0 \)
  2. Next, move to the tens place: \( 1 - 2 \). Since \( 1 < 2 \), we need to borrow 1 from the hundreds place:
    • The hundreds place changes from \( 9 \) to \( 8 \), and the \( 1 \) in the tens becomes \( 11 \).
    • Now, calculate: \( 11 - 2 = 9 \).
  3. Finally, for the hundreds place: \( 8 - 2 = 6 \).

Putting it all together, the result is \( 690 \). So, \( 913 - 223 = 690 \).