Subtracting Integers--> REWRITE

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What is the additive inverse of a number?

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The additive inverse of a number is the value that, when added to the original number, results in zero. For example, the additive inverse of 5 is -5.

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Rewrite as an addition problem: 4 - 2

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4 + -2

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Rewrite as an addition problem: 18 - 26

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18 + -26

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Using additive inverse, write this problem as an addition problem: -14 - (-5)

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-14 + 5

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Rewrite as an addition problem: -4 - 4

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-4 + -4

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Which question is the SAME as -4 - (-2)?

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-4 + 2

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What does it mean to subtract a negative number?

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Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding its positive counterpart. For example, 5 - (-3) is the same as 5 + 3.

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What is the result of -7 - 3?

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-10

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What is the result of 10 - 15?

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-5

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How do you rewrite -8 - 4 as an addition problem?

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-8 + -4