Subtracting Integers and Number Lines

This video tutorial covers the subtraction of integers, including positive, negative, and zero values. It begins with a review of subtraction terms like minuend and subtrahend, then demonstrates subtraction using a number line and counters. The tutorial explains how to handle subtraction without visual aids by converting the operation to addition and finding the opposite of the subtrahend. It also addresses subtracting negative integers and concludes with a final example, reinforcing the learned concepts.

What is the term for the number that is being subtracted from another number?

• Sum

• Difference

• Subtrahend

• Minuend

If you have positive 2 and subtract positive 1 using a number line, which direction do you move?

• Up

• Left

• Down

• Right

When subtracting positive integers where the minuend is greater than or equal to the subtrahend, what do you do?

• Divide the numbers

• Multiply the numbers

• Subtract the numbers

• Add the numbers

Using a number line, what is the result of positive 5 minus positive 3?

• Negative 8

• Positive 8

• Negative 2

• Positive 2

If you have positive 2 and need to subtract positive 3, what is the result?

• Negative 5

• Positive 5

• Negative 1

• Positive 1

What is the first step when subtracting integers without using a number line or counters?

• Change the operation to addition

• Find the opposite of the minuend

• Divide the numbers

• Multiply the numbers

What is the opposite of positive 7?

• Negative 14

• Positive 7

• Negative 7

• Positive 14

When adding integers with opposite signs, what should you do first?

• Divide the numbers

• Multiply the numbers

• Disregard the signs and subtract the numbers

• Add the numbers

What is the result of negative 6 minus negative 4?

• Positive 2

• Negative 10

• Positive 10

• Negative 2

What is the result of positive 8 minus negative 5?

• Positive 13

• Negative 13

• Negative 3

• Positive 3