If you already know how to add integers, you're only one step away from knowing how to subtract. Scholars learn to subtract integers using multiple methods. First, the brief YouTube video describes how to subtract integers by adding the opposite. It then shows how to use algebra tiles to model subtraction.

Concepts

integers, subtraction integers, algebra tiles

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Pause video to have viewers consider example problems before watching solutions

Classroom Considerations

• Learners should have familiarity with algebra tiles
• References a previous video, Adding Integers

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Uses an analogy using money to explain the concept
• Clear explanations

Cons

• No practice problems