Adding Integers

Front

What is the result of adding a positive integer to a negative 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; if the negative integer's absolute value is greater, the result is negative.

Front

What is the sum of -10 and 8?

Back

-2

Front

How do you add two negative integers?

Back

Add their absolute values and keep the negative sign. For example, -3 + (-7) = -10.

Front

What is the result of 4 + (-5)?

Back

-1

Front

What does it mean to 'gain' and 'lose' yards in a football context?

Back

'Gain' means to move forward, represented by a positive integer, while 'lose' means to move backward, represented by a negative integer.

Front

Calculate the overall change in field position if a team gains 9 yards and then loses 22 yards.

Back

9 + (-22) = -13.

Front

What is the sum of -14 and -3?

Back

-17

Front

What is the definition of an integer?

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero.

Front

How do you represent a loss in a mathematical expression?

Back

A loss is represented by a negative integer.

Front

What is the result of adding two positive integers?

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The result is always a positive integer.