Subtracting Integers

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What is subtracting integers?

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

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What is the rule for subtracting integers?

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

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Calculate: -7 - 2

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-9

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Calculate: -12 - 7

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-19

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

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-14 degrees.

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

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The result is more negative.

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

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The result is more positive.

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Calculate: 5 - (-3)

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8

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Calculate: -4 - (-6)

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2

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

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-$5.

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