Subtract Integers Review

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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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Calculate: 11 - (-9)

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20

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Calculate: 9 - (-4)

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13

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What is the result of 8 - (-3)?

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11

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Calculate: 5 - (-5)

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10

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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 negative integer.

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Calculate: -5 - (-10)

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5

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What is the rule for subtracting integers?

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

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If a = 7 and b = -3, what is a - b?

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7 - (-3) = 7 + 3 = 10.

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What does it mean to subtract a negative number?

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Subtracting a negative number means you are adding a positive number.