Subtracting Integers with Number Lines

Front

What is subtracting a negative integer?

Back

Subtracting a negative integer is the same as adding its positive counterpart. For example, -3 - (-4) is the same as -3 + 4.

Front

What is the result of -4 - (-5)?

Back

1

Front

What does 3 - 6 equal?

Back

-3

Front

What is the result of -3 - 3?

Back

-6

Front

What is the result of 3 - (-8)?

Back

11

Front

How do you represent -3 on a number line?

Back

-3 is represented as a point 3 units to the left of 0 on a number line.

Front

What happens when you subtract a larger positive integer from a smaller positive integer?

Back

The result is a negative integer. For example, 3 - 6 = -3.

Front

What is the rule for subtracting integers?

Back

To subtract an integer, add its opposite. For example, a - b = a + (-b).

Front

How do you visualize -3 - 4 on a number line?

Back

Start at -3, then move 4 units to the left to reach -7.

Front

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

Back

0