Subtracting Integers

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

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

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How do you subtract two negative integers?

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To subtract two negative integers, you can convert the subtraction into addition by changing the sign of the integer being subtracted.

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

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The result is 2, because subtracting -3 is the same as adding 3.

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What is the result of -3 - 11?

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The result is -14, as you are moving 11 units left from -3 on the number line.

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What is the result of 16 - (-10)?

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The result is 26, because subtracting -10 is the same as adding 10.

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What is the result of 4 - 9?

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The result is -5, as you are moving 9 units left from 4 on the number line.

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What is the result of -13 - (-6)?

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The result is -7, because subtracting -6 is the same as adding 6.

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What is the definition of subtracting integers?

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Subtracting integers involves finding the difference between two integers, which can include positive and negative values.

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What is the rule for subtracting integers?

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The rule for subtracting integers is to add the opposite of the integer being subtracted.

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How do you visualize subtracting integers on a number line?

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On a number line, subtracting an integer means moving to the left, while subtracting a negative integer means moving to the right.