Subtracting Integers

Front

What is subtracting integers?

Back

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

Front

What is the result of -7 - 2?

Back

-9

Front

What happens when you subtract a positive integer from a negative integer?

Back

The result is more negative.

Front

What is the result of -3 - 2?

Back

-5

Front

What is the result of 5 - 2?

Back

3

Front

How do you interpret a temperature drop of 24 degrees from 10 degrees?

Back

10 - 24 = -14 degrees.

Front

What is the result of -10 - 5?

Back

-15

Front

If you have $55 and spend $60, what is your balance?

Back

-5 dollars.

Front

What is the rule for subtracting integers with different signs?

Back

Subtract the smaller absolute value from the larger absolute value and keep the sign of the integer with the larger absolute value.

Front

What is the result of -8 - (-3)?

Back

-5