Subtracting Integers

Front

What is subtracting a negative integer equivalent to?

Back

Adding the positive integer.

Front

Calculate: 16 - -10

Back

26

Front

What is the result of subtracting a larger integer from a smaller integer?

Back

The result is a negative integer.

Front

Calculate: 16 - 27

Back

-11

Front

What happens when you subtract two negative integers?

Back

You subtract their absolute values and the result is positive.

Front

Calculate: -12 - -18

Back

6

Front

What is the rule for subtracting integers?

Back

If the signs are the same, subtract and keep the sign; if the signs are different, subtract and take the sign of the larger absolute value.

Front

Calculate: -19 - 4

Back

-23

Front

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

Back

You add the absolute value of the negative integer.

Front

Calculate: -19 - -8

Back

-11