Easy Algebra Step-by-Step

22 Easy Algebra Step-by-Step

c. 60 − 35

Step 1. Keep 60.

60

Step 2. Add the opposite of 35.

=+ 60 − 35

d. −− 35 ()− 60

Step 1. Keep − 35.

− 35

Step 2. Add the opposite of − 60.

=− 35 + 60

e. 060

Step 1. Keep 0.

0

Step 2. Add the opposite of 60.

= 06 +− 0

f. −− 60 0

Step 1. Keep − 60.

− 60

Step 2. Add the opposite of 0.

=− 60 + 0

Problem Find the difference.

a. −− 35 60

b. 35 − 60

c. 60 − 35

d. −−^35 ()−^60

e.^0 ()^60

f. −− 60 0

A helpful mnemonic to remember how to subtract signed

numbers is “Keep, change, change.” You keep the fi rst

number, you change minus to plus, and you change the

second number to its opposite.

Remember 0 is its own opposite.