Subtract integers

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What is the result of subtracting a negative integer from a negative integer?

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When you subtract a negative integer from a negative integer, you add the absolute value of the negative integer to the first integer. For example, (-58) - (-5) = -58 + 5 = -53.

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What is the rule for subtracting integers?

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To subtract an integer, add its opposite. For example, to calculate a - b, you can do a + (-b).

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How do you subtract a positive integer from a negative integer?

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What happens when you subtract zero from an integer?

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What is the result of subtracting two negative integers?

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What is the difference between subtracting a negative and a positive integer?

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Subtracting a negative integer is the same as adding its absolute value, while subtracting a positive integer decreases the value.