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What do you get when you subtract a positive from a positive?

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∙ 14y ago

Updated: 4/28/2022

Depends. If you are subtracting a bigger number from a smaller number, such as 3 - 5, you will get a negative result, -2.

If you are subtracting a smaller number from a bigger number, such as 12 - 3 you will get a positive result, 9.

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What do you get when you subtract a negative integer from a positive integer?

You will get a positive integer. If you subtract a negative number, you will be adding it. I think of it like 2 minuses equals a plus. :P

When you subtract integers do you always move left on a number line?

No.If you subtract a positive number, you move to the left.If you subtract a negative number, you move to the right.

Can you subtract two positive numbers and get a negative number?

Yes

Why do 2 negatives equal a positive?

On the number line if you subtract a positive you move left. If you add a positive you move right. If add a negative you move left. If you subtract a negative you move right. That is just how I learned it. I don't know a wordy explanation.

When you subtract a negative integer from another integer is the difference greater than or less than the original?

To subtract a negative number is equivalent to adding a positive number. Two negatives multiplied make a positive.

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