Question

How do you subtract integers?

Answer 1

Positive - Positive: Example: 5 - 2 = 3

Positive - Negative: Example: 5 - (-2) = 5 + 2 = 7

Negative -Negative: Example: -5 - (-2) = -5 + 2 = -3

Negative - Positive: Example: -5 - 2 = -7

Answer 2

I'm assuming that you mean negative integers. If you need help with a specific problem, just let me know : )

Explanation:

For example: -4 + -6 = -10 because the higher number is -, your answer will be negative. This problem is the same as the previous one; -4 - 6 = -10. This is because when you see a problem like this, you plus the minus sign or in other words you draw a vertical line through the - sign which would give you the same equation/answer.