Subtracting Integers

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What is subtracting integers?

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Subtracting integers involves finding the difference between two integers, which can include positive and negative numbers.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1B

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How do you convert a subtraction problem into an addition problem?

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To convert a subtraction problem into an addition problem, you can change the subtraction of a negative number into addition. For example, a - b is the same as a + (-b).

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the result of -9 - (-5)?

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The result is -9 + 5, which equals -4.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What does subtracting a negative integer mean?

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Subtracting a negative integer is the same as adding its positive counterpart.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the result of 19 - (-19)?

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The result is 19 + 19, which equals 38.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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How do you find the result of a temperature drop?

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To find the new temperature after a drop, subtract the drop value from the initial temperature. For example, if the temperature is 10 degrees and it drops 24 degrees, the calculation is 10 - 24 = -14.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the result of -7 - 2?

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The result is -9.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the result of -1 - 5?

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The result is -6.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the rule for subtracting two negative integers?

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When subtracting two negative integers, the result is the difference of their absolute values, but the result will be negative.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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How do you visualize subtracting integers on a number line?

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On a number line, moving to the left represents subtraction. For example, starting at -3 and subtracting 2 means moving 2 units left to -5.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1B