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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.

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Calculate: 3 - (-12)

Back

3 - (-12) = 3 + 12 = 15.

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

Back

When you subtract a negative integer from another negative integer, it is equivalent to adding the absolute value of that negative integer to the first negative integer.

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Calculate: -8 - (-4)

Back

-8 - (-4) = -8 + 4 = -4.

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

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Subtracting a negative integer from itself results in zero.

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Calculate: -5 - (-5)

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-5 - (-5) = -5 + 5 = 0.

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What is the result of subtracting a larger positive integer from a smaller positive integer?

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Subtracting a larger positive integer from a smaller positive integer results in a negative integer.

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Calculate: 1 - 2

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1 - 2 = -1.

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

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

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Calculate: -7 - 2

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-7 - 2 = -9.