Can subtracting give a bigger number?

Yes. Subtracting a negative number makes the answer larger, so 15 − (−22) = 37, which is greater than 15.

Is there an answer key?

Yes. Both subtraction of integers sheets have an answer key.

6th Grade Subtraction of Integers Worksheets

Ages 11-12 · Free previews · Print-ready PDFs

Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher

Subtracting integers means taking one integer away from another, and it is the same as adding the opposite, so 4 − (−6) = 4 + 6 = 10. These subtraction of integers worksheets for 6th grade hold 2 sheets, each with an answer key. Subtract Positive and Negative Integers to 10 has 24 differences such as 9 − (−7), and Subtract Positive and Negative Integers to 30 has 24 more such as (−16) − 30 and 15 − (−22).

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$Subtract Positive and Negative Integers to 10 - 6th Grade Integers worksheet preview$

Subtract Positive and Negative Integers to 10

Grade6th Grade

TopicIntegers

$Subtract Positive and Negative Integers to 30 - 6th Grade Integers worksheet preview$

Subtract Positive and Negative Integers to 30

Grade6th Grade

TopicIntegers

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Frequently Asked Questions

Change the subtraction to adding the opposite. 9 − (−7) becomes 9 + 7 = 16, and (−2) − (−6) becomes (−2) + 6 = 4.

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