How to subtract integers - Algebra 1

When you subtract integers, it is the same thing as adding the inverse of the second integer. You can consider the following:

You can also consider the problem as asking for six less than negative four. This will also get you to the answer of .

When you subtract integers, it is the same thing as adding the inverse of the second integer. You can consider the following:

This is a simple subtraction problem involving two positive numbers.

is greater than ; therefore, we will treat this operation as a normal subtraction problem.

The answer is .

This is a simple subtraction problem involving two positive numbers.

is greater than ; therefore, we will treat this operation as a normal subtraction problem.

The answer is .

This is a simple subtraction problem involving two positive numbers.

The numbers are the same with diferent signs; therefore, their difference is .

This is a complex subtraction problem involving two negative numbers.

Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding a positive number. Rewrite.

Since is greater than and is positive, the answer is positive. We will treat this operation as a subtraction problem.

The answer is .

This is a complex subtraction problem involving two negative numbers.

Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding a positive number. Rewrite.

Since is greater than and is negative, the answer is negative. We will treat this operation as a subtraction problem.

The answer is .

This is a complex subtraction problem involving two negative numbers.

Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding a positive number. Rewrite.

The numbers are the same with diferent signs; therefore, their difference is .

This is a complex subtraction problem involving a positive and a negative number.

Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding a positive number. Rewrite.

We have an addition problem now.

The answer is .

This is a complex subtraction problem involving a positive and a negative number.

Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding a positive number. Rewrite.

We have an addition problem now.

The answer is .

This is a complex subtraction problem involving positive and negative numbers.

As indicated by the order of operations, we will work from the left to the right.

Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding a positive number. Rewrite.

Since is greater than and is positive, the answer is positive. We will treat this operation as a subtraction problem.

Next we finish the subtraction.

The answer is .

This is a complex subtraction problem involving positive and negative numbers.

As indicated by the order of operations, we will work from the left to the right.

Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding a positive number. Rewrite.

Since is greater than and is positive, the answer is positive. We will treat this operation as a subtraction problem.

Next we finish the subtraction.

Since is greater than and is negative, the answer is negative. We will treat this operation as a subtraction problem.

The answer is .

This is a complex subtraction problem involving positive and negative numbers.

As indicated by the order of operations, we will work from the left to the right.

Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding a positive number. Rewrite.

Next we finish the subtraction.

The answer is .

This is a complex subtraction problem involving positive and negative numbers.

As indicated by the order of operations, we will work from the left to the right.

Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding a positive number. Rewrite.

Next we finish the subtraction.

Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding a positive number. Rewrite.

The answer is .

We have two positive numbers being subtracted. Subtract normally. Answer is .

When a minus sign and a minus sign meet, it becomes an addition problem. Add normally. Answer is .

When a minus sign and a minus sign meet, it becomes an addition problem. Add normally. Answer is .

When a minus sign and a minus sign meet, it becomes an addition problem. Since is greater than and is positive, our answer is positive. We treat as a normal subtraction. Answer is .

This is the same as adding two negative numbers. When adding with another negative number, just treat as an addition problem and then add a negative sign in front. Answer is .