Subtracting Positive and Negative Integers

Subtracting Negative and Positive Integers

To subtract integers, change the sign on the integer that is to be subtracted.

If both signs are positive, the answer will be positive.
Example: 14 - (-6) = 14 + 6 = 20

If both signs are negative, the answer will be negative.
Example: -14 - (+6) = -14 - 6 = -20

If the signs are different subtract the smaller absolute value from the larger absolute value. The sign will be the sign of the integer that produced the larger absolute value.
Example: 14 - (+6) = 14 - 6 = 8
Example: -14 - (-6) = -14 + 6 = -8

Find the Difference between the two Numbers.

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