Adding Integers

Front

What is the result of adding a positive integer and a negative integer?

Back

The result depends on the absolute values of the integers. If the positive integer is larger, the result is positive; if the negative integer is larger, the result is negative.

Front

What is the sum of 10 and -4?

Back

6

Front

How do you add two negative integers?

Back

You add their absolute values and the result is negative.

Front

What is -8 + 20?

Back

12

Front

What equation represents Bob's total point loss if he lost 5 points on one page and 9 points on another?

Back

-5 + -9 = -14

Front

What is the sum of -14 and -3?

Back

-17

Front

What is the result of adding 3 and -7?

Back

-4

Front

What is the definition of an integer?

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero.

Front

How do you determine the sign of the result when adding integers?

Back

The sign of the result is determined by the larger absolute value. If the larger absolute value is positive, the result is positive; if it is negative, the result is negative.

Front

What is the result of adding two positive integers?

Back

The result is always a positive integer.