Turn Subtraction to Addition

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What is the result of rewriting the subtraction problem -9 - 6 as an addition problem?

Back

-9 + (-6)

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How do you rewrite the subtraction problem -2 - 9 as an addition problem?

Back

-2 + (-9)

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What is the addition equivalent of the subtraction problem -12 - (-5)?

Back

-12 + 5

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How can you subtract -7 from 4 using addition?

Back

4 + 7

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Convert the subtraction problem 8 - (-2) to an addition problem.

Back

8 + 2

Front

What is the general rule for converting a subtraction problem to an addition problem?

Back

Change the subtraction to addition and change the sign of the second number.

Front

If you have a subtraction problem like a - b, how can you express it as an addition problem?

Back

a + (-b)

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What does subtracting a negative number mean in terms of addition?

Back

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

Front

Rewrite the subtraction problem 5 - 3 as an addition problem.

Back

5 + (-3)

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How do you express the subtraction of two negative numbers, like -4 - (-2), as an addition problem?

Back

-4 + 2