Subtracting Integers & Rational Numbers

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What is an integer?

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An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero, but does not include fractions or decimals.

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What is a rational number?

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A rational number is any number that can be expressed as the quotient or fraction of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

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How do you subtract a negative integer?

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How do you find the difference between two negative integers?

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To find the difference, subtract the smaller absolute value from the larger absolute value and keep the sign of the integer with the larger absolute value.

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What is the elevation if you descend 500 feet from sea level?

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The elevation would be -500 feet.

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If you are at -20 feet and you rise 15 feet, what is your new elevation?

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What is the difference in depth between -15 feet and -22 feet?

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What does it mean to subtract integers?

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Subtracting integers involves finding the difference between two integers, which can result in a positive, negative, or zero value.