Subtracting Integers with Integer Chips and Number Lines

Front

What is the result of -9 - (-5) when expressed as an addition problem?

Back

-9 + 5

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How can 12 - 20 be rewritten as an addition problem?

Back

12 + (-20)

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What is the solution to (-15) - (-3)?

Back

-12

Front

Is the result of -23 + 34 positive, negative, or zero?

Back

Positive answer

Front

What does the number line look like for the operation 6 - 9?

Back

Move 6 units to the right and then 9 units to the left.

Front

What is the definition of an integer?

Back

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

Front

What does subtracting a negative number mean?

Back

Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding its positive counterpart.

Front

How do you represent -7 on a number line?

Back

Move 7 units to the left of zero.

Front

What is the result of 5 - 8?

Back

-3

Front

How do you solve -4 - 6?

Back

-4 + (-6) = -10