Adding and Subtracting Integers with Counters

What is the result of subtracting 4 from 3 using counters?

• -4

• 0

• -1

• 1

What does adding a positive and a negative counter represent?

• Two

• Negative one

• One

• Zero

What is the outcome when you subtract a larger positive number from a smaller one?

• The same number

• A negative number

• A positive number

• Zero

How do you balance the equation when subtracting a negative number?

• Only add negatives

• Only add positives

• No need to add anything

• Add equal positives and negatives

What is the result of subtracting negative 5 from negative 3?

• 8

• -8

• -2

• 2

What principle is demonstrated by adding and then subtracting the same number of counters?

• Dividing counters

• Creating a zero pair

• Balancing the equation

• Multiplying counters

Why do we add both positive and negative counters when trying to subtract a negative number?

• To keep the equation balanced

• To increase the total count

• No specific reason

• To make the equation more complex

When subtracting 7 from negative 3, how many counters do you end up with?

• 7 negatives

• 10 negatives

• 7 positives

• 10 positives

How many positives and negatives do you add when subtracting 7 from negative 3?

• Three of each

• Ten of each

• Seven of each

• Fourteen of each

What is the final result when subtracting negative 4 from negative 4?

• 0

• -8

• -4

• 8