Step for Subtraction of Integers :
Change the sign of second integer, then check the signs:
If the signs are the same, add and keep the same sign
If the signs are different, subtract and put the sign of the larger number
Example Problems for Subtracting Integers
1)
8-(-6)= ?
(+8), first integer and (+6) , second integer (after changing the sign)
Both the integers have the same sign, so
+8 + 6 = +14
Answer : +10
2)
-12-(-8)= ?
(-12) first integer and (+8) second integer (after changing the sign)
Both the integers have different signs, so
-12 + 8 = - 4
Answer : -4
