Adding and Subtracting Integers

Front

What is 5 + (-2)?

Back

3

Front

What is -9 + (-3)?

Back

-12

Front

What is -12 + (-4) + 9?

Back

-7

Front

What is -16 + 21?

Back

5

Front

What is 3 - 8?

Back

-5

Front

What does adding a negative number do to a positive number?

Back

It decreases the value.

Front

What does subtracting a negative number do?

Back

It increases the value.

Front

What is the result of adding two negative numbers?

Back

The result is a negative number.

Front

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

Back

It depends on the absolute values; the larger one determines the sign.

Front

What is the rule for subtracting integers?

Back

Subtracting an integer is the same as adding its opposite.