Subtracting Negative Integers Lev. 1

Front

(-5) - (-11) = ?

Back

6

Front

3 - (-3) = ?

Back

6

Front

(-6) - (-9) = ?

Back

3

Front

5 - (-3) = ?

Back

8

Front

(-3) - (-5) = ?

Back

2

Front

Subtracting a negative integer is the same as adding its positive counterpart. What does this mean?

Back

When you subtract a negative number, you add the positive version of that number.

Front

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

Back

The result is greater than the original positive integer.

Front

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

Back

The result is less negative (or more positive) than the original negative integer.

Front

If a = -4 and b = -7, what is a - b?

Back

3

Front

If x = -10, what is x - (-5)?

Back

-5