Adding and Subtracting Negative Numbers

Front

What is the result of 25 - (-4)?

Back

29

Front

What is -9 - 9?

Back

-18

Front

What is 7 - 9?

Back

-2

Front

What is -2 - (-8)?

Back

6

Front

What is 5 - 9?

Back

-4

Front

Define adding a negative number.

Back

Adding a negative number is the same as subtracting the absolute value of that number.

Front

Define subtracting a negative number.

Back

Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding the absolute value of that number.

Front

What is the rule for subtracting two negative numbers?

Back

When subtracting two negative numbers, you can convert it to addition: a - (-b) = a + b.

Front

What is the result of -3 - (-5)?

Back

2

Front

What is the result of -10 - 4?

Back

-14