Subtracting Integers

Front

What is subtracting a negative number equivalent to?

Back

Adding the positive equivalent of that number.

Front

What is the result of 0 - (-1)?

Back

1

Front

What is the result of -4 - (-9)?

Back

5

Front

What is the result of 6 - 2?

Back

4

Front

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

Back

-9 + 5

Front

What does subtracting an integer mean?

Back

Finding the difference between two numbers, where one is taken away from the other.

Front

What is the rule for subtracting integers?

Back

If you subtract a negative number, it is the same as adding its positive.

Front

What is the result of -3 - 2?

Back

-5

Front

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

Back

-4

Front

How do you visualize subtracting integers on a number line?

Back

Move left for subtraction and right for addition.