Subtracting IntegersEvery subtraction is an addition wearing a disguise.6th GradeSubtracting is the same as adding theopposite. Change the sign of the secondnumber, change the operation to add, thena − b = a + (−b)5 − (−3)5 + 3 = 8Two negatives next to each other become a plus.(−5) − 3(−5) + (−3) = −8Now both are negative, so add and keep the sign.(−5) − (−3)(−5) + 3 = −2Rewrite, then different signs subtract.3 − 83 + (−8) = −5Works for ordinary subtraction too.THE COMMON MISTAKE✗ 5 − (−3) = 2✓ 5 − (−3) = 8Taking away a debt leaves you better off. Two minuses side by side make a plus.Keep, change, change: keep the first, change the operation, changethe second's sign.Subtracting Integerswww.littleactivity.com

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Math · 6th Grade

Subtracting Integers

Every subtraction is an addition wearing a disguise.

How to use it

Rewrite it as an addition first, then use the addition rules. Two steps, no exceptions.

Free · print-ready PDF · US Letter and A4

Grade
6th Grade
Ages
11–12
Subject
Math
Pages
1

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