Absolute value
How do you subtract one integer from another?
You find the absolute value of the integers, then you add the integers and keep the sign of the greater integer
-12+(-6)
-18
What is the difference between an expression and an equation?
you simplify expressions- NO equal sign; you solve equations for an answer and it has an equal sign
-10+19+5
14
Mental Math. x+(-5)=4
x=9
Where are negative numbers located on the number line?
Negative numbers are located to the left of 0 on the number line.
-6-(-9)
3
What is a variable?
A letter or symbol representing an unknown number.