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: 100 - (-100)

Back

200

Front

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

Back

The result is always greater than the positive integer.

Front

Calculate: 7 - (-3)

Back

10

Front

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

Back

The result is always more negative than the original negative integer.

Front

Calculate: -4 - 2

Back

-6

Front

What happens when you subtract a positive integer from a negative integer?

Back

The result is a more negative number.

Front

Calculate: 14 - (-3)

Back

17

Front

What is the rule for subtracting integers?

Back

To subtract an integer, add its opposite.

Front

Calculate: -12 - 1

Back

-13