The answer to an addition problem
sum
7 - (-3)
+10
The temperature in Lipa dropped from 35°C to 25°C. What is the change?
The temperature decreased by 10°C. (-10)
The first number in a subtraction problem is called the
Minuend
−4 − (+6)
-10
A vendor earned ₱500 and lost ₱200. What’s his balance?
The vendor’s balance is ₱300.
The answer to a subtraction problem
difference
10 − (−5)
15
Rizal was born in 1861, and independence was declared in 1898. How many years apart?
37 years apart.
The second number in a subtraction problem is called the
Subtrahend
−8 − (−2)
-6
You had ₱1,000 savings but borrowed ₱300. How much remains?
₱700 remains.
Rules in Adding integers
1. Same Signs → Add and Keep the Sign
2. Different Signs → Subtract and Keep the Sign of the Larger Number
3 − 9
-6
Volleyball team lost 3 points, gained 5.
team gained 2 points overall