Subtracting Integers

Subtracting Integers 

Rule for subtracting integers: add the opposite or changing the second integer of the equation and adding.

Today, we have 3 examples given to help you understand what to do.

#1: (+9) - (-5)

#2: (-7) - (+5)

#3: (-6) - (-4)

Question #1: (+9) - (-5) = ?

You have 9 positive chips.

 You can't take away 5 negative chips, so you need to make 5 'zero pairs'.

 After making 5 zero pairs, take the 5 negative chips away.

In the end, the answer will be (+14).

(+9) - (-5) = (+14)

Question #2: (-7) - (+5) = ?

You have 7 negative chips.

Now make 5 'zero pairs'.

With that, take away the 5 positive chips to get the answer.

Therefore, the answer is (-12).

(-7) - (+5) = (-12)

Question #3: (-6) - (-4) = ?

You have 6 negative chips.

But instead of making 'zero pairs', you just simply take away 4 negative chips.

By doing so, you now have the answer (-2).

(-6) - (-4) = (-2)

Now, you have turned into an 'Integer Master' for subtracting!