Subtracting Integers Quiz

What is the result of subtracting 5 from 8?

• 10

• 0

• 3

• 2

If you subtract -3 from 7, what is the result?

• 4

• 0

• 2

• 10

When subtracting integers, what is the rule for subtracting a positive integer from a negative integer?

• Subtract the two numbers and keep the sign of the smaller number.

• Add the two numbers together and keep the sign of the smaller number.

• Subtract the two numbers and keep the sign of the larger number.

• Add the two numbers together and keep the sign of the larger number.

Solve the following word problem: If you have 10 dollars and spend 15 dollars, what is the result?

• 5 dollars

• 25 dollars

• -5 dollars

• 0 dollars

What is the difference between -4 and -9?

• 10

• 3

• -13

• 5

What is -2 - 6?

• 2

• -8

• -4

• 0

When subtracting integers, what is the rule for subtracting a negative integer from a positive integer?

• Add the two numbers together

• Divide the two numbers

• Subtract the two numbers

• Multiply the two numbers

Solve the following word problem: If the temperature is 5 degrees and it drops by 8 degrees, what is the new temperature?

• 13 degrees

• 10 degrees

• 0 degrees

• -3 degrees

What is the result of subtracting -7 from -3?

• -3 - (-7) = 4

• -3 - 7 = -10

• -7 - (-3) = -4

• -3 + 7 = 4

If you subtract -10 from 3, what is the result?

• -7

• 13

• 0

• 5