Subtracting Integers

Front

What is the result of 3 - 11?

Back

-8

Front

What is the result of 10 - (-2)?

Back

12

Front

What is the result of -17 + 2?

Back

-15

Front

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

Back

8

Front

What is the result of 7 + (-7)?

Back

0

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

When subtracting an integer, add its opposite.

Front

What is the opposite of -5?

Back

5

Front

If you subtract a larger integer from a smaller integer, what will the result be?

Back

A negative integer.

Front

What is the result of -10 - 4?

Back

-14