Subtracting Integers

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

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When subtracting a negative integer from a negative integer, you effectively add the absolute value of the negative integer to the first integer. For example, -13 - (-6) = -13 + 6 = -7.

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

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Subtracting a negative integer from a positive integer is the same as adding the absolute value of that negative integer. For example, 6 - (-7) = 6 + 7 = 13.

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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 into the negative. For example, -3 - 11 = -3 - 11 = -14.

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What happens when you subtract two negative integers?

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When you subtract one negative integer from another, you add their absolute values. For example, -19 - (-8) = -19 + 8 = -11.

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

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Subtracting a larger positive integer from a smaller positive integer results in a negative integer. For example, 12 - 20 = -8.

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Define subtraction of integers.

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Subtraction of integers is the operation of finding the difference between two integers, which can involve positive and negative values.

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What is the rule for subtracting integers?

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The rule for subtracting integers is to add the opposite of the integer being subtracted. For example, a - b = a + (-b).

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How do you visualize subtraction on a number line?

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On a number line, subtracting a number means moving to the left. For example, to calculate 6 - 7, start at 6 and move 7 units to the left, landing at -1.

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What is the relationship between addition and subtraction of integers?

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Addition and subtraction are inverse operations. Subtracting an integer is equivalent to adding its opposite.

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Explain the concept of absolute value in the context of subtraction.

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Absolute value refers to the distance of a number from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. It is used in subtraction to determine how far apart two numbers are.