Subtracting Integers: Understanding the Difference Definition and its Relation to Distance

This video tutorial teaches how to subtract integers using the difference definition on a number line. It covers the concepts of integers, subtraction, distance, and difference, emphasizing that distance is always positive. The lesson includes examples of subtraction problems, demonstrating both positive and negative differences based on the size of the minuend and subtrahend. The tutorial concludes with a review of key points, highlighting the importance of understanding the relationship between the minuend and subtrahend in determining the difference.

How does the position of the minuend and the subtrahend affect the result of a subtraction problem?

Summarize the key points learned about positive and negative differences in subtraction.