Let’s solve each subtraction problem step by step, then match the answer to the correct color instruction.
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Problem 1: -10 – (-2)
Subtracting a negative is like adding the positive.
So: -10 + 2 =
-8
→ Look at the options for this problem:
- If answer is -8 → Color the 1’s RED
- If answer is -12 → Color the 1’s BLACK
We got
-8, so we’ll color all sections labeled “1” with
RED.
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Problem 2: 3 – (-5)
Again, subtracting a negative means adding the positive.
So: 3 + 5 =
8
→ Options:
- If answer is -8 → Color the 2’s ORANGE
- If answer is 8 → Color the 2’s GREEN
We got
8, so color all sections labeled “2” with
GREEN.
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Problem 3: 16 – 29
This is straightforward subtraction. Since 29 is bigger than 16, the answer will be negative.
29 – 16 = 13, so 16 – 29 =
-13
→ Options:
- If answer is 13 → Color the 3’s BLUE
- If answer is -13 → Color the 3’s PURPLE
We got
-13, so color all sections labeled “3” with
PURPLE.
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Problem 4: -5 – 12
Start at -5 and go down 12 more.
-5 – 12 =
-17
→ Options:
- If answer is -17 → Color the 4’s YELLOW
- If answer is 7 → Color the 4’s GREEN
We got
-17, so color all sections labeled “4” with
YELLOW.
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Now let’s summarize what colors go where:
- All
1’s → RED
- All
2’s → GREEN
- All
3’s → PURPLE
- All
4’s → YELLOW
(Other numbers like 5, 6, 7, 8 are not used in any of the answers — they stay uncolored or as-is.)
Final Answer:
Color the 1's RED, the 2's GREEN, the 3's PURPLE, and the 4's YELLOW.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of subtracting integers color worksheet.
