Subtracting Integers

Front

What is subtracting integers?

Back

Subtracting integers involves finding the difference between two integers, which can include positive and negative numbers.

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. For example, -4 - (-9) = -4 + 9 = 5.

Front

Calculate: -4 - (-9)

Back

5

Front

Calculate: -1 - 5

Back

-6

Front

Calculate: 8 - 10

Back

-2

Front

Calculate: 11 - 13

Back

-2

Front

Calculate: -6 - 1

Back

-7

Front

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

Back

The result will be a negative integer. For example, 3 - 5 = -2.

Front

What happens when you subtract zero from an integer?

Back

Subtracting zero from an integer does not change its value. For example, 7 - 0 = 7.

Front

What is the difference between -3 and -5?

Back

The difference is -3 - (-5) = -3 + 5 = 2.