Subtracting Negative Integers Lev. 1

Front

(-8) - (-5) = ?

Back

-3

Front

(-6) - (-6) = ?

Back

0

Front

(-3) - (-2) = ?

Back

-1

Front

-1 - (-4) = ?

Back

3

Front

(-10) - (-10) = ?

Back

0

Front

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

Back

The result is the same as adding the absolute values of the two integers.

Front

What does subtracting a negative integer mean?

Back

It means to add the absolute value of that integer.

Front

If a - (-b) = ?

Back

a + b

Front

What is the rule for subtracting negative integers?

Back

Subtracting a negative integer is the same as adding its positive counterpart.

Front

Calculate: (-4) - (-2) = ?

Back

-2