Let’s solve each question step by step.
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Question 1: How would -9 - (-5) look like as an addition problem?
Subtracting a negative is the same as adding a positive.
So, -9 - (-5) becomes -9 + 5.
✔ Correct answer:
A -9 + 5
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Question 2: What would 12 - 20 look like as an addition problem?
Subtracting a positive number is the same as adding its negative.
So, 12 - 20 becomes 12 + (-20).
✔ Correct answer:
A 12 + (-20)
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Question 3: -3 - 2
Start at -3 on the number line. Subtract 2 means move 2 more to the left → -5.
Or think: -3 minus 2 = -(3+2) = -5.
✔ Correct answer:
D -5
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Question 4: -7 - 2
Start at -7. Subtract 2 → go 2 steps left → -9.
Or: -7 - 2 = -(7+2) = -9.
✔ Correct answer:
B -9
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Question 5: 19 - (-19)
Subtracting a negative is adding the positive.
So, 19 - (-19) = 19 + 19 = 38.
✔ Correct answer:
D 38
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Question 6: Temperature starts at 10 degrees, drops 24 degrees.
Drop means subtract: 10 - 24 = -14.
Think: From 10, go down 24 → pass 0, keep going 14 more below zero → -14.
✔ Correct answer:
C -14
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Question 7: I had $-25 in my account. I deposited $70. How much money do I have?
Depositing means adding: -25 + 70.
Think: Start at -25, add 70 → you cover the debt (25), then have 45 left.
-25 + 70 = 45.
✔ Correct answer:
$45 *(Note: The image cuts off here, but based on standard quiz format and logic, this is the only reasonable conclusion.)*
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Final Answer:
1. A
2. A
3. D
4. B
5. D
6. C
7. $45
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of subtracting integers worksheet grade 7.