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 integers?

Back

Change to addition and use the opposite of the second number.

Front

Calculate: -7 - 2

Back

-9

Front

Calculate: -12 - 7

Back

-19

Front

If the temperature is 10 degrees and it drops 24 degrees, what is the new temperature?

Back

-14 degrees.

Front

What is the result of subtracting a positive integer from a negative integer?

Back

The result is more negative.

Front

What is the result of subtracting a negative integer from a positive integer?

Back

The result is more positive.

Front

Calculate: 5 - (-3)

Back

8

Front

Calculate: -4 - (-6)

Back

2

Front

If Jimmy spent $45, earned $55, and spent $15, what is his change?

Back

-$5.