4.3a Subtracting Integers

Front

What is the result of 12 - (-2)?

Back

14

Front

What is the result of 4 - 21?

Back

-17

Front

What is the result of -1 - 10?

Back

-11

Front

Evaluate k + n - e when e = 2, n = -4, and k = -6.

Back

-12

Front

What is the result of -10 - 11?

Back

-21

Front

What does subtracting a negative number mean?

Back

It is the same as adding the positive equivalent of that number.

Front

What is the rule for subtracting integers?

Back

To subtract an integer, add its opposite.

Front

If a positive integer is subtracted from a negative integer, what is the result?

Back

The result is more negative.

Front

If a negative integer is subtracted from a positive integer, what is the result?

Back

The result is more positive.

Front

What is the result of 5 - (-3)?

Back

8