Subtracting Integers

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What is subtracting integers?

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Subtracting integers involves finding the difference between two whole numbers, which can be positive or negative.

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What is the result of 9 - 7?

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2

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What is the result of -7 - 2?

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-9

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What is the result of 8 - 10?

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-2

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How can -9 - (-5) be rewritten as an addition problem?

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-9 + 5

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What is the result of 0 - 7?

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-7

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What does subtracting a negative number mean?

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

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

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1

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How do you subtract integers with different signs?

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When subtracting integers with different signs, subtract their absolute values and take the sign of the larger absolute value.

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What is the result of -5 - 3?

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-8