Subtracting Integers
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Objective
I can solve real-world problems involving the subtraction of integers, such as those related to temperature, money, or elevation.
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Warm-up video
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Practice
12 questions
Explain in your own words how to subtract integers using the "add the opposite" strategy.
What is the opposite of -7? What is the opposite of 12?
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“The temperature outside is 2°C. Overnight, it drops by 7°C. What is the new temperature? You have $15 in your bank account. You withdraw $23. What is your new balance? ”
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