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7.NS.A.1.c

Understand subtraction of rational numbers as adding the additive inverse, p – q = p + (–q). Show that the distance between two rational numbers on the number line is the absolute value of their difference, and apply this principle in real-world contexts.

Example Problems

Evaluate:

-7 - 7 =

Evaluate:

-1 - 9 =

Evaluate:

6 - (-5) =

Khan Academy Resources

Subtracting negative numbers review Subtracting negative numbers Substitution with negative numbers Interpret negative number addition and subtraction expressions Ordering negative number expressions Interpreting negative number statements Commutative and associative properties of addition with integers Absolute value to find distance Absolute value to find distance challenge Number equations & number lines Addition & subtraction: find the missing value One-step equations with negatives (add & subtract)Understand subtraction as adding the opposite Subtracting a negative = adding a positive Absolute value as distance between numbers Interpreting absolute value as distance Addition & subtraction: find the missing value (part 1 of 2)Substitution with negative numbers Adding the opposite with number lines Interpreting numeric expressions example Ordering expressions Number equations & number lines Interpreting negative number statements Subtracting integers: find the missing value Adding & subtracting negative numbers Adding the opposite with integer chips Adding & subtracting fractions Addition & subtraction: find the missing value (part 2 of 2)

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