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Subtracting Integers Worksheet

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🔢 Part 1: Basic Integer Subtraction

Instructions: Solve each subtraction problem. Show your work.

1. 8 - 3 = _______
2. 5 - 9 = _______
3. -4 - 6 = _______
4. -7 - (-3) = _______
5. 12 - (-5) = _______

🎯 Part 2: Multiple Choice

Instructions: Choose the correct answer for each problem.

6. What is -8 - 4?

-12

-4

4

12

7. What is 6 - (-8)?

-14

-2

2

14

8. What is -15 - (-9)?

-24

-6

6

24

🌡️ Part 3: Real-World Applications

9. The temperature was 15°F in the morning. By evening, it dropped by 23°F. What was the evening temperature?

Answer: _______ °F

10. A submarine was at 25 feet below sea level (-25 feet). It descended another 40 feet. What is its new depth?

Answer: _______ feet

11. John had a debt of $30 (represented as -30). He paid back $18. How much does he still owe?

Answer: $ _______

Subtracting Integers - Answer Key

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🔢 Part 1: Basic Integer Subtraction - Answers

1. 8 - 3 = 5
2. 5 - 9 = -4

Work: 5 + (-9) = -4

3. -4 - 6 = -10

Work: -4 + (-6) = -10

4. -7 - (-3) = -4

Work: -7 + 3 = -4

5. 12 - (-5) = 17

Work: 12 + 5 = 17

🎯 Part 2: Multiple Choice - Answers

6. What is -8 - 4? Answer: -12

Work: -8 + (-4) = -12

7. What is 6 - (-8)? Answer: 14

Work: 6 + 8 = 14

8. What is -15 - (-9)? Answer: -6

Work: -15 + 9 = -6

🌡️ Part 3: Real-World Applications - Answers

9. Temperature problem: -8°F

Work: 15 - 23 = 15 + (-23) = -8°F

10. Submarine problem: -65 feet

Work: -25 - 40 = -25 + (-40) = -65 feet

11. Debt problem: $-12 or still owes $12

Work: -30 - (-18) = -30 + 18 = -12, so John still owes $12

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