Subtracting Integers

Subtracting integers involves finding the difference between two whole numbers, which can be positive or negative.

When you subtract a negative integer, it is the same as adding its positive counterpart.

-6

-8

-10

-14

10 - 24 = -14 degrees.

A negative result indicates that the value being subtracted is greater than the initial value.

When subtracting integers with the same sign, subtract their absolute values and keep the sign.

When subtracting integers with different signs, add their absolute values and take the sign of the integer with the larger absolute value.