Adding and Subtracting Integers

Front

What is the result of adding two negative integers?

Back

The result is always a negative integer.

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

Back

You add the absolute value of the positive integer to the negative integer.

Front

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

Back

The result depends on the absolute values of the integers; if the positive integer's absolute value is greater, the result is positive, otherwise, it's negative.

Front

What is the rule for subtracting integers?

Back

To subtract an integer, add its opposite.

Front

What is the result of -6 - 4?

Back

-10

Front

What is the result of -2 + 1 - 8?

Back

-9

Front

What is the result of -10 + 4 + 3?

Back

-3

Front

What is the result of 4 + (-10)?

Back

-6

Front

What is the result of 4 - 6 - (-1)?

Back

-1

Front

What is the absolute value of a negative integer?

Back

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