Subtracting Integers

Front

What is subtracting a negative integer equivalent to?

Back

Subtracting a negative integer is equivalent to adding its positive counterpart.

Front

What is the result of 4 - 9?

Back

-5

Front

What is the result of 6 - (-7)?

Back

13

Front

What is the result of -8 - 1 - (-6)?

Back

-3

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 -1 - (-3)?

Back

2

Front

Define an integer.

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero.

Front

What is the rule for subtracting integers?

Back

To subtract an integer, add its opposite.

Front

What is the result of 5 - 2?

Back

3

Front

What is the result of -3 - 4?

Back

-7