Our Introduction to Negative Numbers (Subtraction) worksheet introduces middle schoolers to the concept of 'taking away debt' resulting in positive movement.

How to Solve Integers (Negatives)

The easiest way to handle subtracting negatives is to 'Add the Opposite' (Keep-Change-Change). Keep the first number the same, change the minus sign to a plus sign, and change the sign of the second number to its opposite. Then follow the rules for addition!

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