Algebra 1 : How to subtract integers
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Example Question #1 : How To Subtract Integers
What is 4 – (–3)?
12
1
-7
-1
7
7
When subtracting integers, it is important to remember to add the inverse of the second number. In this case 4 – (–3), turns into 4 + (+3), which is 7.
4 – (–3)
4 + 3
7
Example Question #1 : How To Subtract Integers
Evaluate the following:
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 
Example Question #1 : How To Subtract Integers
Evaluate the following:
When you subtract integers, it is the same thing as adding the inverse of the second integer. You can consider the following:
Example Question #3 : How To Subtract Integers
Simplify.
This is a simple subtraction problem involving two positive numbers.
The answer is 
Example Question #4 : How To Subtract Integers
Simplify.
This is a simple subtraction problem involving two positive numbers.
The answer is 
Example Question #2 : How To Subtract Integers
Simplify.
This is a simple subtraction problem involving two positive numbers.
The numbers are the same with diferent signs; therefore, their difference is 
Example Question #3 : How To Subtract Integers
Simplify.
This is a complex subtraction problem involving two negative numbers.
Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding a positive number. Rewrite.
Since 
The answer is 
Example Question #32 : Integer Operations
Simplify.
This is a complex subtraction problem involving two negative numbers.
Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding a positive number. Rewrite.
Since 
The answer is 
Example Question #36 : Integer Operations
Simplify.
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
Example Question #1 : How To Subtract Integers
Simplify.
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 
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