Subtract Integers

Subtract Integers

When subtracting integers:

• Use additive inverse.

• Subtracting a number is the same as adding its opposite.

• Keep the first number.

• Change subtraction to addition.

• Change the sign of the second number.

• Then use addition rules.

Multiple Choice

2 - 6

• 4

• 8

• -8

• -4

2 - 6 is the same as 2 + -6

which equals -4

Multiple Choice

-3 - 7

• 4

• -10

• 10

• -4

-3 -7 is the same as -3 + -7

the answer is -10

Multiple Choice

-8 - (-6)

• -2

• 14

• -14

• 2

-8 - (-6) is the same as -8 + 6

the answer is -2