Subtracting a Negative = Adding a Positive

Find out why subtracting a negative number is the same as adding the absolute value of that number.
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Direct Link: https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-seventh-grade-math/cc-7th-negative-numbers-add-and-subtract/cc-7th-add-and-sub-integers/v/why-subtracting-a-negative-equivalent-to-adding-a-positive

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Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 7
Intended Audience: Students
Suggested Technology: Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Speakers/Headphones
Instructional Time: 3 Minute(s)
Keywords: subtracting, negative, integers
Instructional Component Type(s): Tutorial,  Video/Audio/Animation, 
Resource Collection: Secondary Math specific existing tutorials

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