Subtracting Integers

Front

What is the result of 12 - 20 when expressed as an addition problem?

Back

12 + (-20)

Front

What is the result of -8 - (-6)?

Back

-2

Front

What is -1 - 5?

Back

-6

Front

How can -9 - (-5) be expressed as an addition problem?

Back

-9 + 5

Front

What is the result of 6 - 2?

Back

4

Front

What does subtracting a negative number mean?

Back

It is the same as adding the positive equivalent of that number.

Front

What is the result of 5 - 3?

Back

2

Front

How do you subtract integers with different signs?

Back

Subtract the smaller absolute value from the larger absolute value and keep the sign of the number with the larger absolute value.

Front

What is the result of -10 - 4?

Back

-14

Front

What is the result of 7 - (-3)?

Back

10