Subtracting Integers

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What is subtracting a positive integer from a negative integer?

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When you subtract a positive integer from a negative integer, you move further left on the number line. For example, (-4) - 5 = -9.

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

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Subtracting a negative integer is the same as adding its positive counterpart. For example, 2 - (-2) = 2 + 2 = 4.

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What is the result of (-1) - 10?

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(-1) - 10 = -11.

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How do you subtract two negative integers?

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When subtracting two negative integers, you find the difference between their absolute values and keep the negative sign. For example, (-8) - (-2) = -8 + 2 = -6.

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What is the result of 8 - 7?

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8 - 7 = 1.

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What does it mean to subtract integers?

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Subtracting integers involves finding the difference between two numbers, which can be positive or negative depending on their values.

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What is the rule for subtracting integers?

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The rule for subtracting integers is: a - b = a + (-b). You can change the subtraction to addition by changing the sign of the second number.

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What is the result of (-3) - 4?

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(-3) - 4 = -7.

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

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5 - (-3) = 5 + 3 = 8.

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What happens when you subtract zero from an integer?

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Subtracting zero from an integer does not change its value. For example, 7 - 0 = 7.