Subtracting Integers

Front

What is subtracting a negative integer equivalent to?

Back

Adding the positive integer.

Front

What is the result of 6 - -7?

Back

13

Front

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

Back

-9 + 5

Front

What is the result of -14 - (-14)?

Back

0

Front

What is the result of 11 - (-2)?

Back

13

Front

How do you rewrite the expression 7 - (-6)?

Back

7 + 6

Front

What is the rule for subtracting integers?

Back

To subtract an integer, add its opposite.

Front

What does the expression -a - (-b) equal?

Back

-a + b.

Front

If you have 5 - (-3), what is the result?

Back

8

Front

What is the result of -5 - 2?

Back

-7