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: 6 - (-3)

Back

9

Front

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

Back

When you subtract a positive integer from a negative integer, you move further left on the number line, resulting in a more negative value.

Front

Calculate: -12 - 7

Back

-19

Front

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

Back

Subtracting a negative integer from a negative integer is equivalent to adding the absolute value of that negative integer to the first negative integer.

Front

Calculate: 11 - (-2)

Back

13

Front

What is the rule for subtracting integers?

Back

To subtract an integer, add its opposite. For example, a - b = a + (-b).

Front

Calculate: 17 - (-4)

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21

Front

What is the result of subtracting zero from any integer?

Back

Subtracting zero from any integer does not change the value of that integer.

Front

Calculate: -1 - 5

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-6