Video of the Month -- Integer Subtraction

May 12, 2020 | Lake Boone

Hey Mathnasium students!

Our instructor, Garrett, recently made a video to help you out if you're struggling to do math problems with subtracting integers.

 

In algebra, students substitute values into predetermined equations, so it is important that they understand how given operations work (or don't work) if the input is negative. What does it mean to subtract a negative number? At first, it seems difficult to picture, but this video will provide a visual explanation of the differences between subtracting negative numbers and subtracting positive numbers. Check it out!