Subtracting Integers with Algebra Tiles

The video tutorial by Mom Cybele explains how to subtract integers using algebra tiles. It introduces the concept of zero pairs, where one green square equals one and one red square equals negative one. The tutorial provides examples of subtracting both positive and negative integers, demonstrating the use of zero pairs to simplify the process. The video concludes with an interactive question for viewers to solve, reinforcing the concepts learned.

What does one green square represent?

• Zero

• One

• Two

• Negative one

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CCSS.6.NS.C.6C

What is the result of five green squares minus two green squares?

• Three green squares

• Two green squares

• Four green squares

• One green square

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

In the example of five minus two, how many zero pairs are introduced?

• Three

• Two

• One

• Four

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

What is the result of negative one minus three using algebra tiles?

• Negative four

• Zero

• Negative two

• Positive four

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

How many zero pairs are introduced when subtracting three from negative one?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

What is the result of three minus negative four using algebra tiles?

• Negative one

• Positive one

• Positive seven

• Negative seven

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

How many zero pairs are introduced when subtracting negative four from three?

• Two

• One

• Three

• Four

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

What is the result of negative four minus negative three using algebra tiles?

• Positive seven

• Negative seven

• Positive one

• Negative one

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

How many zero pairs are introduced when subtracting negative three from negative four?

• Four

• Three

• Two

• One

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

What is the value of n if n is equal to negative seven subtracted by six?

• One

• Negative one

• Negative thirty

• Thirteen

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C