Subtracting Integers

Front

What is the result of 14 - 19?

Back

-5

Front

What is the result of -12 - 3?

Back

-15

Front

What is the result of 16 - (-27)?

Back

43

Front

Which equation represents the 2-color counters shown in the image? (red -, yellow +) 4 - 5 = ?

Back

-1

Front

What is the result of -4 - 6?

Back

-10

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 rule for subtracting integers?

Back

When subtracting integers, change the sign of the number being subtracted and then add.

Front

What is the result of 5 - (-3)?

Back

8

Front

What is the result of -7 - 2?

Back

-9

Front

How do you represent the subtraction of two negative numbers?

Back

Subtracting two negative numbers results in a positive number.