Subtracting Integers with Strategies

Front

Steps for rewriting a subtraction problem into addition: 1) Keep first number the same
2) Change Subtraction into Addition
3) Change second number to opposite

Back

Correct steps for rewriting a subtraction problem into addition

Front

What can be added to these counters to make zero? Options: One red counter, Two yellow counters, Two yellow counters and one red counter, Two red counters

Back

Two yellow counters and one red counter

Front

-5 - (-4)

Back

-1

Front

-2 - 8

Back

-10

Front

7 - (-11) + 3

Back

21

Front

Match the integer addition problem with the graph: 4 + (-5) = -1, -5 + 4 = -1, 4 + (-5) = 0, None of these

Back

-5 + 4 = -1

Front

Match the integer addition problem with the graph: -5 + (-2) = ?

Back

-7

Front

A subtraction sign means I will move ________ on the number line.

Back

left

Front

A negative sign means I will move the __________ direction on the number line.

Back

opposite

Front

Use the counters to find the sum of the integers.

Back

-1