Adding and Subtracting 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 a negative integer. For example, -9 + (-5) = -14.

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How do you add a positive integer and a negative integer?

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To add a positive integer and a negative integer, subtract the absolute value of the negative integer from the positive integer. The sign of the result will be the same as the integer with the larger absolute value.

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What is the sum of -8 and 13?

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The sum of -8 and 13 is 5.

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What is the result of -2 + 4?

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The result of -2 + 4 is 2.

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What happens when you add a number to its opposite?

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When you add a number to its opposite, the result is zero. For example, -62 + 62 = 0.

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What is the absolute value of a number?

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The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. For example, the absolute value of -5 is 5.

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How do you subtract integers?

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To subtract integers, add the opposite of the integer being subtracted. For example, to calculate 10 - 4, you can do 10 + (-4).

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What is the result of adding two positive integers?

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The result of adding two positive integers is a positive integer. For example, 10 + 5 = 15.

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What is the rule for adding integers with the same sign?

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When adding integers with the same sign, add their absolute values and keep the common sign. For example, -3 + (-2) = -5.

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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.