Subtracting Integers Using the Take Away Definition on a Number Line

This video tutorial teaches how to subtract integers using the take away definition of subtraction on a number line. It covers the basics of integers, the concept of subtraction, and how to use a number line to visualize subtraction. The tutorial addresses common mistakes and demonstrates how to handle subtraction involving both positive and negative numbers. By the end, viewers will understand how to solve subtraction problems using a number line and the take away method.

What is an integer?

• A positive or negative whole number, including zero

• A number that can be a fraction or decimal

• A number that is always negative

• A number that is always positive

What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

• Multiplication

• Division

• Addition

• Exponentiation

What is a common misconception about subtracting integers?

• That subtraction only involves positive numbers

• That subtraction is the same as addition

• That some subtraction problems are unsolvable

• That subtraction is always easy

When subtracting a positive number on a number line, which direction do you move?

• Down

• Up

• Left

• Right

What happens when you subtract a negative number on a number line?

• You move left, decreasing the value

• You stay in the same position

• You move right, increasing the value

• You move up, increasing the value