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Difference - GCSE Maths Definition

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In GCSE Maths, the term 'difference' refers to the result you get when you subtract one number from another. It shows how much two numbers are apart from each other.

For example, if you have the numbers 10 and 4, the difference between them is 6, because 10 minus 4 equals 6. Understanding the difference is important when comparing quantities, finding distances, or solving various other maths problems.

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Dan graduated from the University of Oxford with a First class degree in mathematics. As well as teaching maths for over 8 years, Dan has marked a range of exams for Edexcel, tutored students and taught A Level Accounting. Dan has a keen interest in statistics and probability and their real-life applications.

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