Subtracting Integers

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What is subtracting a larger integer from a smaller integer?

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When you subtract a larger integer from a smaller integer, the result is a negative integer.

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What is the result of 8 - 10?

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-2

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What does subtracting a negative integer mean?

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

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What is the result of -4 - (-9)?

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5

Front

What is the result of 1 - (-4)?

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5

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What is the result of 6 - 2?

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4

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What is the result of 0 - (-5)?

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5

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How do you subtract integers with different signs?

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When subtracting integers with different signs, subtract their absolute values and take the sign of the integer with the larger absolute value.

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What is the result of -3 - 5?

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-8

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What is the result of -7 - (-2)?

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-5