To subtract integers, add the opposite. For example, 4 - 2 equals 4 plus the opposite of 2, which is -2, so the answer is 2. Another example is -8 - -5 equals -8 plus the opposite of -5, which is 5, so the answer is -3. To find the difference of integers, add the opposite of the number being subtracted.

1. 1 - 6 Subtracting Integers Subtraction means to add the opposite. 4 - 2 = 4 + -2 = 2 -8 - 5 = -8 + -5 = -13 - 8 - - 5 = -8 + 5 = -3

3. Find the difference. 1. - 1 - 5 2. - 2 - (-7) 3. 2 - (-5)

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