Algebra Tiles Activity 1: Adding Integers

B. Try the following subtractions with the tiles. Draw the tiles and find the integer answer.ModelAnswer1. –2 – (–4)2. –4 – (–6)3. 2 – 54. –2 – 45. 5 – (–2)6. What did you notice about subtracting integers?7. What rule can you develop for subtracting integers?The rule for subtracting integers is often stated as “ to subtract integers you add theopposite.”C. Try the following subtractions with the tiles by adding the opposite. Draw the tiles and findthe integer answer.ModelAnswer1. –3 – 42. 4 – (–4)3. –2 – 64. –3 – (–4)5. 2 – 5