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Is a negative integer minus a positive integer always a negative integer?
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∙ 13y ago
Yes.
ie) -8-3=x
The problem would change to:
-8+(-3)=x
x=-11
So just make it a negative plus a negative.
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∙ 13y ago
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Can a subtraction expression with a positive integer and a negative integer have a difference of zero?
No, not counting zero,the difference is always positive since minus a minus is plus
Why do you use subtraction when you add a positive integer and a negative integer?
Because adding a negative is the same as subtracting a positive. In other words, minus a plus is he same as plus a minus. For example 5+ (-3) = 5-3 = +2 5 -(+3) = 5-3 = +2 Remember minus a plus = = minus plus a minus = minus plus a plus = plus minus a minus = plus
When do you know when the integers are positive and negative?
If the number is zero, then it is neither positive nor negative.For all other integers: If there is a minus sign, "-", before the integer, then it is negative. If there is a plus sign, "+", before the integer or no sign at all, then it is positive.
What is a signed counting number?
It means that you add a sign (plus or minus).
What is a poitive minus a negative?
A positive minus a negative is a positive.
Is the difference of a positive integer and negative integer always a positive?
No, a positive minus a negative can be either or positive or a negative.
The quotient of a negative integer and a positive integer is?
The quotient of a positive integer by a negative is always negative. Say this to yourself a couple times: "MULTIPLICATION: minus times minus is plus (negative x negative = positive).....minus times plus is minus (negative x positive = negative).....plus times plus is plus (positive x positive = positive) DIVISION: minus divi minus is plus (negative ÷ negative = positive)......minus divi plus is minus (negative ÷ positive = negative).....plus divi plus is plus (positive ÷ positive = positive)"
Can a subtraction expression with a positive integer and a negative integer have a difference of zero?
No, not counting zero,the difference is always positive since minus a minus is plus
Why is the product of a positive integer and a negative integer a negative integer?
I honestly don't know :D but heres something to help you "MULTIPLICATION: minus times minus is plus (negative x negative = positive).....minus times plus is minus (negative x positive = negative).....plus times plus is plus (positive x positive = positive) DIVISION: minus divi minus is plus (negative ÷ negative = positive)......minus divi plus is minus (negative ÷ positive = negative).....plus divi plus is plus (positive ÷ positive = positive)"
What is a negative integer minus a negative integer?
negative*negative=positive ex. negative 2*negative 2= positive 4
What is a positive integer times a negative integer?
negative read this : "MULTIPLICATION: minus times minus is plus (negative x negative = positive).....minus times plus is minus (negative x positive = negative).....plus times plus is plus (positive x positive = positive) DIVISION: minus divi minus is plus (negative ÷ negative = positive)......minus divi plus is minus (negative ÷ positive = negative).....plus divi plus is plus (positive ÷ positive = positive)"
What is plus times a minus?
Positive (Plus) times Negative (Minus) always equals a negative (minus).
Does a positive minus a negative equal a positive or negative?
Always positive.
What does a negative number minus a positive number equal?
A negative number minus a positive number will always be a negative number.
When do you know when the integers are positive and negative?
If the number is zero, then it is neither positive nor negative.For all other integers: If there is a minus sign, "-", before the integer, then it is negative. If there is a plus sign, "+", before the integer or no sign at all, then it is positive.
Why do you use subtraction when you add a positive integer and a negative integer?
Because adding a negative is the same as subtracting a positive. In other words, minus a plus is he same as plus a minus. For example 5+ (-3) = 5-3 = +2 5 -(+3) = 5-3 = +2 Remember minus a plus = = minus plus a minus = minus plus a plus = plus minus a minus = plus
A positive minus a negative equals what?
Such a calculation always gives a negative answer.
