Adding & Subtracting Integers

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What is an integer?

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An integer is a positive or negative whole number, including zero.

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What is the result of adding a number and its negative counterpart?

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The result is zero.

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What is the relationship between -5 + 10 and 5 + -10?

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-5 + 10 is greater than 5 + -10.

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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 values and take the sign of the larger absolute value.

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What is the result of 7 - 14?

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The result is -7.

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What is the sum of two negative integers?

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The sum of two negative integers is also a negative integer.

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What is the sum of two positive integers?

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The sum of two positive integers is a positive integer.

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How do you subtract a negative integer from a positive integer?

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Subtracting a negative integer is the same as adding its positive counterpart.

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What is the result of -3 + -5?

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The result is -8.

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What is the result of 10 - 3?

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The result is 7.