Integers - Subtraction

Front

What is the result of (-9) - (+3)?

Back

-12

Front

What is -7 - 2?

Back

-9

Front

What is 16 - (-9)?

Back

+25

Front

What is -29 - 11?

Back

-40

Front

What is -1 - 10?

Back

-11

Front

Define an integer.

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero.

Front

What is the rule for subtracting a positive integer from a negative integer?

Back

When subtracting a positive integer from a negative integer, you move further left on the number line.

Front

What happens when you subtract a negative integer?

Back

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

Front

What is the result of 5 - (-3)?

Back

8

Front

How do you represent subtraction on a number line?

Back

You start at the first number and move left for positive numbers and right for negative numbers.