Subtracting Integers with Grade 7 Using The Number System

This video tutorial teaches how to subtract integers by introducing the concept of adding the opposite. It provides examples and practice problems to help learners understand and apply the rules for subtracting integers, focusing on keeping the sign of the integer with the greater absolute value.

What is the result of subtracting 12 from 3 by adding the opposite?

• -9

• 9

• 15

• -15

In the example -6 - 10, what is the result when you add the opposite?

• 4

• -16

• 16

• -4

How do you solve -4 - (-7) using the concept of adding the opposite?

• 11

• -11

• 3

• -3

What is the result of 4 - 9 when rewritten as an addition problem?

• 13

• -13

• 5

• -5

What is the result of -2 - 3 when using the addition of same signs rule?

• -1

• 5

• 1

• -5