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.

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How Do You Subtract Fractions with Different Denominators?

Subtracting fractions with unlike denominators doesn't have to be a nightmare. Just find a common denominator and everything calms down! See how to keep your fraction subtraction calm with this tutorial.
How Do You Subtract Fractions with the Same Denominator?

Subtracting fractions with like denominators? Just subtract the numerators and put the result over the common denominator! To see this process in action, check out this tutorial!
How Do You Subtract a Positive Number from a Negative Number?

Subtracting a positive from a negative? Just remember: subtracting a positive is the same as adding a negative. See how it works in this tutorial!
How Do You Subtract a Negative Number from a Positive Number?

Subtracting a negative from a positive? Just remember: subtracting a negative is the same as adding a positive. See how it works in this tutorial!
How Do You Rewrite Subtraction as Addition?

Subtracting a positive is the same thing as adding a negative. Subtracting a negative is the same as adding a positive. Get a closer look with this tutorial!
How Do You Subtract Decimals?

Doing math with paper and pencil can come in real handy, so make sure you're comfortable subtracting decimals by hand. After all, you don't want the calculator to be a crutch!
How Do You Subtract Integers Using a Number Line?

Subtracting integers? You could use a number line to help find the answer! In this tutorial, see how to use a number line to subtract integers with the same sign and ones with opposite signs. Take a look!
What is the Opposite, or Additive Inverse, of a Number?

Have you ever combined two numbers together and found their sum to be zero? When that happens, those numbers are called additive inverses of each other! In this tutorial, you'll learn the definition for additive inverse and see examples of how to find the additive inverse of a given value.