Subtracting Integers

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

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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.

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How do you subtract two negative integers?

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To subtract two negative integers, you can convert the subtraction into addition by changing the sign of the integer being subtracted.

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

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The result is 5, because subtracting -9 is the same as adding 9 to -4.

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What is the result of 19 - (-19)?

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The result is 38, because subtracting -19 is the same as adding 19 to 19.

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What is the result of -7 - 2?

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The result is -9, because you are moving 2 units to the left from -7 on the number line.

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What is the result of -1 - 5?

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The result is -6, because you are moving 5 units to the left from -1 on the number line.

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What is the result of -7 - (-7)?

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The result is 0, because subtracting -7 is the same as adding 7 to -7.

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What is the definition of subtracting integers?

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Subtracting integers involves finding the difference between two integers, which can include 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.

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How does subtracting a positive integer affect a negative integer?

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Subtracting a positive integer from a negative integer results in a more negative value.