Subtracting Integers

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What is the result of subtracting a negative integer from a negative integer?

Back

When you subtract a negative integer from a negative integer, it is equivalent to adding the absolute value of that negative integer to the first integer.

Front

Calculate: -15 - (-9)

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-6

Front

What is the result of subtracting a larger positive integer from a smaller positive integer?

Back

The result will be a negative integer.

Front

Calculate: 8 - 10

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-2

Front

What is the result of subtracting a negative integer from a positive integer?

Back

Subtracting a negative integer from a positive integer is equivalent to adding the absolute value of that negative integer.

Front

Calculate: 2 - (-2)

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4

Front

What happens when you subtract a positive integer from a positive integer?

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The result can be positive, negative, or zero, depending on the values of the integers.

Front

Calculate: 16 - 27

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-11

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What is the result of subtracting a positive integer from a negative integer?

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The result will be a more negative integer.

Front

Calculate: -1 - 10

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-11