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Subtraction of Integers

Subtracting an integer = adding its opposite (additive inverse). a - b = a + (-b). So 5 - 8 = 5 + (-8) = -3. And (-3) - (-7) = (-3) + 7 = 4. Rule: change subtraction to addition, change sign of second integer, then apply addition rules.

10 examples

Concept check 1
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Definition to application 2
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Formula warm-up 3
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Reasoning practice 4
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Board-style short answer 5
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Mistake correction 6
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Visual interpretation 7
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Applied word problem 8
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Revision challenge 9
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Exam recap 10
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