Subtract integers

Front

What is the result of -8 - (2)?

Back

-10

Front

What is the result of -13 - (-5)?

Back

-8

Front

What is the result of (+14) - (+2)?

Back

+12

Front

What is the result of -7 - (4)?

Back

-11

Front

What is the result of 3 - (-6)?

Back

9

Front

What does subtracting a negative number mean?

Back

It is the same as adding the positive equivalent of that number.

Front

What is the rule for subtracting integers?

Back

To subtract an integer, add its opposite.

Front

What is the opposite of -5?

Back

+5

Front

If you subtract a larger integer from a smaller integer, what will the result be?

Back

The result will be negative.

Front

What is the result of 5 - 8?

Back

-3