Subtracting Integers

Front

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

What is the result of -4 - (-9)?

Back

The result is 5, because subtracting -9 is the same as adding 9.

Front

What is the result of 6 - 2?

Back

The result is 4.

Front

What is the result of 0 - 7?

Back

The result is -7.

Front

What is the result of -12 - 7?

Back

The result is -19.

Front

What is the result of 6 - (-3)?

Back

The result is 9, because subtracting -3 is the same as adding 3.

Front

Define subtraction of integers.

Back

Subtraction of integers is the process of finding the difference between two integers, which can involve both positive and negative numbers.

Front

What is the rule for subtracting integers?

Back

To subtract an integer, you add its opposite. For example, a - b is the same as a + (-b).

Front

How do you subtract a positive integer from a negative integer?

Back

When you subtract a positive integer from a negative integer, you move further into the negative. For example, -5 - 3 = -8.

Front

What happens when you subtract zero from an integer?

Back

Subtracting zero from an integer does not change the value of the integer. For example, a - 0 = a.