Filbert and the melon cheater (subtraction with borrowing)

Illustrates simple subtraction in groups of ten through an animated story about the problems of an honest melon merchant. Records how Filbert devises an accounting system called "dump a box" which is based on subtraction with borrowing to try to stop a melon thief. Shows how "dump a box" becomes the key to Filbert's subtraction problems and to catching the thief.
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