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You would use the reverse operation for a negative integer being added or subtracted.
To add a negative integer, subtract its absolute value (positive value).
Example : 4 + (-3) = 4 - (3) = 1
To subtract a negative integer, add its absolute (positive) value.
Example : 4 - (-2) = 4 + 2 = 6
Beginning with a negative, adding a negative increases the negative value.
Example : (-4) + (-3) = -7
Subtracting a negative reduces the negative value.
Example (-4) - (-1) = (-3) * this is the same as (-4) + 1 = (-3)
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What is the meaning of subtract integers?
to subtract an integer, add its opposite or additive inverse.
What are the rules for adding and subtracting numbers?
-You must memorize -To add 2 integers with different signs, find the difference of their absolute value -To subtract an integer, add it's opposite
How do we add integers with opposite sign?
To add two integers with opposite signs . . . -- Ignore the signs, and write the difference between the two numbers. -- Give it the same sign as the larger original number has.
What is the opposite for add?
The opposite of add is subtract.
Why is it important to add and subtract integers?
It is important to add and subtract integers: to get a new integer value in mathematics .
