Subtracting Integers on a Number Line

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What is subtracting a negative integer equivalent to?

Back

Adding the positive integer.

Front

Solve: -6 - (-6)

Back

0

Front

Rewrite the subtraction problem: 7 - (-3)

Back

7 + 3

Front

What does the expression 6 - (-9) represent?

Back

Adding 9 to 6.

Front

Which subtraction sentence does this number line represent? -2 - (-5) = ?

Back

3

Front

What is the result of subtracting a larger integer from a smaller integer?

Back

A negative integer.

Front

How do you represent the subtraction of two negative integers?

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By adding their absolute values.

Front

What is the result of 7 - 3?

Back

4

Front

If you have 5 - 8, what is the result?

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-3

Front

What is the equivalent addition expression for 3 - 5?

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3 + (-5) or -5 + 3.