Rethinking Subtraction as Addition: Using the Additive Inverse

This lesson teaches how to rethink subtraction problems as addition problems using the additive inverse. It begins with a review of integers and explains common mistakes in subtracting integers. The lesson then demonstrates how to use the additive inverse on a number line to solve subtraction problems, providing examples to illustrate the concept. Finally, it addresses more complex subtraction problems, showing how to convert them into addition problems using the additive inverse.

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