Subtracting a Negative Number from a Positive Number

Subtracting a Negative Number from a Positive Number - Algebra Series: Learn how to subtract a negative number from a positive number.

Method: rewrite the problem making the two negative signs into a positive operation; add the two numbers and you're done.

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Mini-Transcript: change the 2 negative signs to a positive operation, add the 2 numbers and keep your answer positive.

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Education

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• math
• integers
• subtracting integers
• education

[neballar]

Does this matter in anyway you you do this if the negative number goes first before the positive?

[northstar15]

@neballar this tutorial is only for this specific type of problem

[GadgetGiant]

Cool video man, but I already knew how to do that. I'm sure someone out there doesn't though.

[northstar15]

@GadgetGiant right--I like to keep the integer vids simple, as people tend to get confused :)

[AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHhg]

thats a really good marker he's using :o

[altaqqadum96]

You find the absolute value of both numbers. For example the absolute value of neg 4 is positive 4 on the number line.

[TheGuinnessboys]

good god i hate these. 

[IcePrincess619]

I just watched the Same Signs Add and Different Signs Subtract song. It was awesome! Watch it

[magepker728]

@northstar15 i will explain, 4- (-8)= (-12)=12

whereas

4 - -8= 12=-12

[magepker728]

@GadgetGiant i will explain, 4- (-8)= (-12)=12

whereas

4 - -8= 12=-12

[magepker728]

lol

[awesomeicee]

thanks!! made math a bit easier!:)