Subtracting+Integers

Subtracting Integers ﻿  To subtract integers, change the problem to - "add the opposite" Example: -12 - 8 = Change subtraction to addition -12 +  The opposite of 8 is (-8)  Your new problem is -12 + (-8) =  Now follow the addition rules  -12 + (-8) = -20 Example: 6 - (-4) = Change subtraction to addition 6 +The opposite of (-4) is (4)Your new problem is 6 + 4 = 10

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