Subtraction of Integers

Front

What is subtraction of integers?

Back

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

Front

What is the result of -2 - 10?

Back

-12

Front

If Tomas starts at -15 feet and ascends 9 feet, what is his new position before descending?

Back

-6 feet (15 - 9 = 6 feet below sea level).

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After descending 12 feet from -6 feet, what is Tomas's final position?

Back

-18 feet (6 - 12 = 18 feet below sea level).

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When adding two negative numbers, what is the result?

Back

The result is negative.

Front

How can 17 - (-3) be rewritten?

Back

17 + 3.

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What is the result of -11 - (-4)?

Back

-7.

Front

What does the absolute value of a number represent?

Back

The absolute value of a number represents its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction.

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What is the rule for subtracting a negative integer?

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

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What is the result of -5 - 3?

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-8.