Subtracting Integers

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

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

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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Calculate: 2 - (-2)

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4

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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

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When you subtract a positive integer from a negative integer, you move further left on the number line, resulting in a more negative value.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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Calculate: -1 - 10

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-11

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the relationship between subtraction and addition when dealing with negative integers?

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Subtracting a negative integer is the same as adding its positive counterpart.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1B

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Which operation can be used to simplify the expression -4 - (-2)?

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-4 + 2 is the same as -4 - (-2).

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1B

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Calculate: 8 - 7

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1

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CCSS.1.OA.C.6

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

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It results in a larger positive integer.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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Calculate: 5 - (-15)

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20

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the general rule for subtracting integers?

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To subtract an integer, add its opposite.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C