Subtraction of Whole Number Integers: (Short Flashcard)

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What is the result of -7 - (-12)?

Back

5

Front

What is the result of -6 - 4?

Back

-10

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What is the result of 5 - (-19)?

Back

24

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What is the result of 12 - 16?

Back

-4

Front

What is the result of 23 - (-23)?

Back

46

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What does subtracting a negative number mean?

Back

It is the same as adding the positive equivalent of that number.

Front

What is the rule for subtracting integers?

Back

When subtracting integers, change the sign of the number being subtracted and then add.

Front

What is the result of 0 - 5?

Back

-5

Front

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

Back

0

Front

What is the result of -3 - 7?

Back

-10