Question

How do you subtract integers?
like -81-(-34)

Answer 1

-47

Explanation:

For this problem, we can use the rule "two negatives make a positive".

-81-(-34)

= -81 + 34

If you subtract 34 from 81, you find the opposite positive/negative answer.

81 - 34 = 47

Change all of the positive/negative signs:

-81 + 34 = -47