Subtracting Integers

Front

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

Back

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.

Front

Calculate: 2 - (-2)

Back

4

Front

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

Back

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

Front

Calculate: -1 - 10

Back

-11

Front

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

Back

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

Front

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

Back

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

Front

Calculate: 8 - 7

Back

1

Front

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

Back

It results in a larger positive integer.

Front

Calculate: 5 - (-15)

Back

20

Front

What is the general rule for subtracting integers?

Back

To subtract an integer, add its opposite.