11.3 Subtracting Integers

Front

What is subtracting integers?

Back

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

Front

What is the rule for subtracting a negative integer?

Back

When you subtract a negative integer, it is the same as adding its positive counterpart.

Front

Calculate: 18 - 41

Back

-23

Front

Calculate: 48 - (-31)

Back

79

Front

What is -29 - 11?

Back

-40

Front

Calculate: -8 - (-6)

Back

-2

Front

What is the difference between 136°F and -50°F?

Back

186°F

Front

What does it mean to find the difference between two numbers?

Back

Finding the difference means subtracting one number from another.

Front

If you have -5 and you subtract 3, what is the result?

Back

-8

Front

What is the result of subtracting a larger integer from a smaller integer?

Back

The result will be a negative integer.