Subtracting Integers

Front

What is subtracting a positive integer from a negative integer?

Back

When you subtract a positive integer from a negative integer, you move further left on the number line, resulting in a more negative number.

Front

What is -3 - 2?

Back

-5

Front

What is -1 - 5?

Back

-6

Front

What is 0 - 7?

Back

-7

Front

What is -7 - 2?

Back

-9

Front

What is -7 - (-7)?

Back

0

Front

What happens when you subtract a negative integer from a negative integer?

Back

You add the absolute value of the negative integer to the first negative integer.

Front

What is the result of subtracting zero from any integer?

Back

The result is the integer itself.

Front

What is the rule for subtracting integers?

Back

To subtract an integer, add its opposite.

Front

What is -4 - 3?

Back

-7