Grade 7 · Math

Subtract signed integers practice

Rewrite subtraction as addition of the opposite.

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What is (13) − (0)?

  1. 16
  2. 13
  3. 17
  4. 15
See the answer & why

13

Subtracting 0 is adding its opposite: 13 + (0) = 13.

A little hint: Replace subtraction with addition of the opposite.

A teaching tip

Change subtraction to addition and reverse only the subtracted number’s sign.

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