Subtracting Integers

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What is subtracting integers?

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Subtracting integers involves finding the difference between two whole numbers, which can be positive or negative.

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What is the result of 19 - 26?

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-7

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What is the result of 17 - (-25)?

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42

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How do you subtract a negative number?

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

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What is the result of -18 - (-13)?

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-5

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If a concession stand made a profit of $135 and lost $12, how do you calculate the total profit?

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Total profit = Profit - Loss = 135 - 12 = 123.

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Rita owed her brother $15 and had $45 left after paying him back. How much did she receive for her birthday?

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Rita received $60 for her birthday.

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What is the formula for finding the difference between two integers?

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Difference = First Integer - Second Integer.

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What does it mean if the result of subtracting two integers is negative?

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It means the second integer is larger than the first integer.

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How do you represent the subtraction of two integers on a number line?

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Start at the first integer and move left for positive integers or right for negative integers.