Integer Operation & Absolute Value Flashcard

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What is the rule for adding integers with different signs?

Back

Subtract the absolute values and keep the sign of the integer with the larger absolute value.

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What should you do when adding integers with the same signs?

Back

Add the absolute values of the numbers and keep the same sign.

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How is the absolute value of a number defined?

Back

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

Front

What does | -17 | represent?

Back

The absolute value of -17, which is 17.

Front

What is the process for subtracting integers?

Back

Instead of subtracting, add the opposite of the integer being subtracted.

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What happens when you multiply two integers with the same sign?

Back

The product will be positive.

Front

What happens when you multiply two integers with different signs?

Back

The product will be negative.

Front

What is the absolute value of 0?

Back

The absolute value of 0 is 0.

Front

If you have -5 + 3, what is the result?

Back

-2, because you subtract 5 and keep the sign of the larger absolute value.

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If you have 4 + 6, what is the result?

Back

10, because you add the absolute values and keep the same sign.