Subtraction of Integers Using Models

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

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The result is -1.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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How do you represent the subtraction problem for the model showing 12 objects taken away by 5?

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The subtraction problem is 12 - 5 = 7.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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What is the correct subtraction model for (-3) - (-8)?

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The model shows that you have 3 negatives and you are subtracting 8 negatives, resulting in 5 positives.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1B

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What is the result of (-5) - 6?

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The result is -11.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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How do you represent the subtraction problem for the model showing -2 objects taken away by 5?

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The subtraction problem is (-2) - 5 = -7.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the rule for subtracting two negative integers?

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When subtracting two negative integers, you can add their absolute values and keep the negative sign.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What does it mean to subtract a negative number from a negative number?

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Subtracting a negative number is equivalent to adding its absolute value.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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How do you visualize subtraction of integers using models?

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You can use number lines or counters to represent positive and negative integers.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1B

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What is the result of (-10) - (-5)?

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The result is -5.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the difference between subtracting a positive integer and a negative integer?

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Subtracting a positive integer decreases the value, while subtracting a negative integer increases the value.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C