split - basic math help

ladytr

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Number Sense

Use these numbers only once to finish the two subtraction problems. Then subtract.
2 5 7 1 4 6

Make the greatest difference.
950 - ________ = __________.

Make the least difference.
950 - ________ = __________.

Thanks for the help!
 
Re: basic math help

Is it 950-124 = 826 least difference and 950-765=185 is the greatest difference?
 
Re: basic math help

ladytr said:
Is it 950-124 = 826 least difference and 950-765=185 is the greatest difference?

No - actually those are flipped around!!!

950-124 = 826 greatest difference

and

950-765=185 is the least difference
 
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