Subtracting Integers #1

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What is an integer?

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero. Examples include -3, 0, and 5.

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What does it mean to subtract integers?

Back

Subtracting integers involves finding the difference between two whole numbers, which can be positive or negative.

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What is the rule for subtracting a negative integer?

Back

When you subtract a negative integer, it is the same as adding its positive counterpart. For example, 5 - (-3) = 5 + 3 = 8.

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What is the result of subtracting a positive integer from a negative integer?

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The result will be more negative. For example, -4 - 2 = -6.

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How do you visualize subtracting integers on a number line?

Back

To subtract an integer, move to the left on the number line for positive integers and to the right for negative integers.

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What is the difference between -3 and 2?

Back

The difference is -5, calculated as -3 - 2 = -5.

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What is the result of 7 - 4?

Back

The result is 3.

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What is the result of -5 - (-2)?

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The result is -3, calculated as -5 + 2 = -3.

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If you have -10 and you subtract 5, what do you get?

Back

You get -15, calculated as -10 - 5 = -15.

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What happens when you subtract zero from an integer?

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The integer remains the same. For example, 6 - 0 = 6.