Adding Integers

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What is the result of adding two negative integers?

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The result of adding two negative integers is always a negative integer.

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Calculate: -3 + (-7)

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-10

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Calculate: -4 + (-3)

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-7

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What is the sum of -14 and -3?

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The sum of -14 and -3 is -17.

Front

Calculate: -9 + (-5)

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-14

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Calculate: -5 + 9

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4

Front

What is the rule for adding integers with different signs?

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When adding integers with different signs, subtract the smaller absolute value from the larger absolute value and take the sign of the integer with the larger absolute value.

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What is the absolute value of a negative integer?

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The absolute value of a negative integer is its positive counterpart.

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If you add a positive integer to a negative integer, what will the result be if the positive integer is larger?

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The result will be a positive integer.

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If you add a negative integer to a positive integer, what will the result be if the negative integer is larger?

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The result will be a negative integer.