Explain why $$-5 - (-5) = 0$$ .

Because you are removing the same value, resulting in no change.

How do you visualize subtracting a negative integer?

You can visualize it on a number line where moving left represents subtraction and moving right represents addition.

If $$a - (-b) = c$$ , what can you conclude about the relationship between a, b, and c?

You can conclude that $$c = a + b$$ .

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Subtracting Negative Integers

Subtracting Negative Integers A

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the result of $7 - (-4)$ ?

Back

The result is $11$ .

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

The result is $0$ .

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is the result of $-10 - (-2)$ ?

Back

The result is $-8$ .

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the result of $-15 - (-15)$ ?

Back

The result is $0$ .

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is the result of $12 - (-5)$ ?

Back

The result is $17$ .

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define subtracting a negative integer.

Back

Subtracting a negative integer is equivalent to adding its positive counterpart.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is the rule for subtracting negative numbers?

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When you subtract a negative number, you add its absolute value.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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If you have $x - (-y)$ , what does it simplify to?

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It simplifies to $x + y$ .

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is $-3 - (-7)$ equal to?

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It is equal to $4$ .

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