Add and Subtract Integers

Front

What is the result of adding two negative integers, for example, -8 + (-7)?

Back

The result is a more negative integer, so -8 + (-7) = -15.

Front

What is the opposite of a negative integer, such as -8?

Back

The opposite of -8 is 8.

Front

How do you subtract a larger integer from a smaller integer, for example, 16 - 24?

Back

When you subtract a larger integer from a smaller one, the result is negative. So, 16 - 24 = -8.

Front

What is the result of adding a positive integer to a negative integer, for example, 38 + (-5)?

Back

The result is the difference between the two integers, so 38 + (-5) = 33.

Front

What is the result of -7 + 4?

Back

The result is -3.

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 determine the sum of two integers with different signs?

Back

You subtract the absolute values and take the sign of the integer with the larger absolute value.

Front

What is the absolute value of an integer?

Back

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

Front

What happens when you add zero to an integer?

Back

Adding zero to an integer does not change its value.

Front

What is the result of subtracting a negative integer from a positive integer, for example, 5 - (-3)?

Back

Subtracting a negative integer is the same as adding its positive counterpart, so 5 - (-3) = 5 + 3 = 8.