Subtracting Integers

Question 1

Gemma, a scuba diver, begins a dive on the side of a boat 4 feet above sea level. She descends 28 feet. Which integer represents Gemma’s position with respect to sea level?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

–24

Question 2

Michael is using a number line to evaluate the expression –8 – 3. After locating –8 on the number line, which step could Michael complete to evaluate the expression?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Michael could rewrite the expression as and move 3 spaces to the left.

Question 3

Janelle subtracts –4 from a number. The result is 2. What is the number?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

–2

Question 4

Which expression is represented by the diagram?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Negative 6 minus (negative 1)

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