2.20: Subtracting Integers

Front

What is the freezing point of Mercury in degrees Fahrenheit?

Back

-38 degrees Fahrenheit.

Front

What is the freezing point of water in degrees Fahrenheit?

Back

32 degrees Fahrenheit.

Front

How do you find the difference between two temperatures?

Back

Subtract the lower temperature from the higher temperature.

Front

What is the difference between the freezing points of Mercury and water?

Back

70 degrees Fahrenheit.

Front

What is the result of 19 - 26?

Back

-7

Front

What does subtracting a larger integer from a smaller integer result in?

Back

A negative integer.

Front

If a concession stand made a profit of $135 and lost $12, how do you calculate the total profit?

Back

Add the profit and the loss: 135 + (-12) = 123.

Front

What is the total profit of the concession stand over the weekend?

Back

$123.

Front

What is the result of -18 - (-13)?

Back

-5.

Front

How do you subtract a negative integer?

Back

Add the absolute value of the negative integer.