Adding and Subtracting Integers

Adding a negative is the same as ______ a positive.

10 + (-7)

• -17

• 3

• -3

• 17

Subtracting a negative is the same as ________ a positive.

10 - (-7)=

• 17

• 3

• -17

• -3

Which of these will make the number 7 smaller?

• 7 - 1=

• 7 + 1 =

• 7 + (-1) =

• 7 - (-1) =

Which of these wil1 make the number 3 bigger?

• 3 + 1=

• 3 - 1 =

• 3 + (-1) =

• 3 - (-1)=