Adding Integers

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What is the sum of two negative integers?

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

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Calculate: -36 + -92

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-128

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Calculate: -6 + -24

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-30

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

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The result depends on the absolute values of the integers. If the positive integer is larger, the result is positive; if the negative integer is larger, the result is negative.

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Calculate: 50 + -10

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40

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What is the sum of two identical negative integers?

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The sum of two identical negative integers is twice the negative value of that integer.

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Calculate: -6 + -6

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-12

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What is the result of adding two negative integers?

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The result is always a negative integer.

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Calculate: -8 + -9

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-17

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What is the absolute value of a negative integer?

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