Subtracting Integers on a Number Line

Use the number line to find the difference.

-11 - 0 =

• -11

• 11

• 0

• -0

Use the number line to find the difference.

-9 - 7 =

• -2

• 2

• -16

• 16

Use the number line to find the difference.

-12 - 4 =

• -8

• 8

• -16

• 16

Q1. What is the result of 5 - 12?

• A) 7

• B) 5

• C) -7

• D) -5

When you add a negative number, the arrow goes to

• left (opposite)

• right

• neither

• both directions

-4 - 7

• -11

• 11

• -3

• 3

Frank takes $6.50 out of his bank account. Which letter correctly shows this situation on the number line as it relates to Frank's bank account?

• A

• B

• C

• D

How would you rewrite -10 - 5?

• 10 + (-5)

• -10 + 5

• -10 + (-5)

• 10 + 5 

To SUBTRACT, move to the ________ on the number line.

• right

• left

• positiive

• less

Solve the problem.
-4 + 3

• -1

• 7

• 1

• -7