Understanding Integer Subtraction with Negatives

The video tutorial explains how to subtract integers, especially when dealing with negative numbers. It introduces the concept of adding the opposite to simplify subtraction. Two examples are provided: one with a single negative number and another with double negatives, demonstrating how to convert subtraction into addition for easier calculation.

What is the method used to subtract integers when dealing with negative numbers?

• Subtract the opposite

• Divide the numbers

• Add the opposite

• Multiply the numbers

In the example -6 - 5, what is the result after changing the operation to addition?

• -1

• 1

• -11

• -11

What is the result of -6 + -5?

• 1

• 11

• -1

• -11

How do you change the operation in 8 - -3 to make it easier to solve?

• Change subtraction to division

• Change subtraction to subtraction

• Change subtraction to multiplication

• Change subtraction to addition

What is the result of 8 + 3?

• 5

• 11

• 10

• 12