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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.
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