Subtracting Integers

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What is subtracting a negative integer?

Back

Subtracting a negative integer is the same as adding its positive counterpart. For example, 6 - (-7) = 6 + 7 = 13.

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What is the result of 12 - 20?

Back

The result is -8.

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How do you subtract a positive integer from a negative integer?

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When you subtract a positive integer from a negative integer, you move further left on the number line. For example, -19 - 4 = -23.

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What is the result of -3 - 11?

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The result is -14.

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What does subtracting a negative integer do to a number?

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It increases the value of the number. For example, -13 - (-6) = -13 + 6 = -7.

Front

What is the result of -13 - -6?

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The result is -7.

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What is the rule for subtracting integers?

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To subtract integers, you can add the opposite. For example, a - b = a + (-b).

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What is the result of 6 - -7?

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The result is 13.

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How do you visualize subtracting integers on a number line?

Back

Moving to the left for subtraction and to the right for addition.

Front

What happens when you subtract a larger integer from a smaller integer?

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The result will be negative. For example, 5 - 8 = -3.