Subtracting Integers

Front

-4 - 6 =

Back

-10

Front

-11 - (-11) =

Back

0

Front

3 - 11 =

Back

-8

Front

-5 - (-6) =

Back

1

Front

-12 - 3 =

Back

-15

Front

What is subtracting a negative number?

Back

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

Front

What is the result of subtracting a larger integer from a smaller integer?

Back

The result is a negative integer.

Front

What happens when you subtract zero from any integer?

Back

The result is the same integer.

Front

What is the rule for subtracting integers?

Back

Keep the first number, change the sign of the second number, and then add.

Front

If you subtract a positive integer from a negative integer, what is the result?

Back

The result is more negative.