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<p>To solve applications with subtraction, we will use the same plan that we used with addition. First, we need to determine what we are asked to find. Then we write a phrase that gives the information to find it. We translate the phrase into math notation and then simplify to get the answer. Finally, we write a sentence to answer the question, using the appropriate units.</p>
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<p>The temperature in Chicago one morning was $73$ degrees Fahrenheit. A cold front arrived and by noon the temperature was $27$ degrees Fahrenheit. What was the difference between the temperature in the morning and the temperature at noon?</p>
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<p>We are asked to find the difference between the morning temperature and the noon temperature.</p>
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<td>Translate to math notation. <em>Difference</em> tells us to subtract.</td>
<td>$73-27$</td>
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<td>Then we do the subtraction.</td>
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<td>Write a sentence to answer the question.</td>
<td>The difference in temperatures was 46 degrees Fahrenheit.</td>
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<p>The high temperature on $\mathrm{June}\phantom{\rule{0.2em}{0ex}}{1}^{\mathrm{st}}$ in Boston was $77$ degrees Fahrenheit, and the low temperature was $58$ degrees Fahrenheit. What was the difference between the high and low temperatures?</p>
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<p>The difference is 19 degrees Fahrenheit.</p>
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<p>The weather forecast for June $2$ in St Louis predicts a high temperature of $90$ degrees Fahrenheit and a low of $73$ degrees Fahrenheit. What is the difference between the predicted high and low temperatures?</p>
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<p>The difference is 17 degrees Fahrenheit.</p>
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<p>A washing machine is on sale for $\mathrm{$399}.$ Its regular price is $\mathrm{$588}.$ What is the difference between the regular price and the sale price?</p>
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<p>We are asked to find the difference between the regular price and the sale price.</p>
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<td>Subtract.</td>
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<td>Write a sentence to answer the question.</td>
<td>The difference between the regular price and the sale price is $189.</td>
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<p>A television set is on sale for $\mathrm{$499}.$ Its regular price is $\mathrm{$648}.$ What is the difference between the regular price and the sale price?</p>
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