Subtracting Integers - Math 6

Front

What is the result of -3 - (-1)?

Back

-2

Front

What is the result of -10 - 2?

Back

-12

Front

What number sentence is represented by the model showing -5 and -3?

Back

-5 - (-3) = -2

Front

What is the rule for subtracting integers?

Back

Change to addition and use the opposite of the second number.

Front

What is the result of 5 - (-6)?

Back

11

Front

How do you subtract a negative integer from a positive integer?

Back

Add the absolute value of the negative integer to the positive integer.

Front

What is the result of -7 - 4?

Back

-11

Front

If you subtract a positive integer from a negative integer, what is the result?

Back

The result is more negative.

Front

What is the result of -2 - (-5)?

Back

3

Front

How do you represent the subtraction of two negative integers?

Back

Convert to addition by using the opposite of the second integer.