Adding and Subtracting Integers

Front

What is the result of -2 - (-8)?

Back

6

Front

What is the result of 9 - (-10)?

Back

19

Front

If the temperature is 10 degrees and it drops 24 degrees, what is the current temperature?

Back

-14 degrees

Front

What are the steps to rewrite a subtraction problem into an addition problem?

Back

1) Keep the first number the same. 2) Change subtraction into addition. 3) Change the second number to its opposite.

Front

What addition expression is equivalent to 7 - (-3)?

Back

7 + 3

Front

What is the definition of an integer?

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero.

Front

How do you add two negative integers?

Back

Add their absolute values and make the result negative.

Front

What is the result of adding a positive integer and a negative integer?

Back

Subtract the smaller absolute value from the larger absolute value and use the sign of the integer with the larger absolute value.

Front

What is the rule for subtracting integers?

Back

To subtract an integer, add its opposite.

Front

What is the result of -5 + 3?

Back

-2