Integer Operations

Front

What is an integer?

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero, but not a fraction or decimal.

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What is the result of subtracting a larger integer from a smaller integer?

Back

The result is a negative integer.

Front

What is the sum of two negative integers?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

The result can be positive, negative, or zero, depending on the values of the integers.

Front

What does it mean to have a negative balance in a bank account?

Back

A negative balance means that you owe money to the bank.

Front

What is the result of subtracting -5 from 3?

Back

The result is 8.

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 is the result of adding -10 and 4?

Back

The result is -6.

Front

If a diver is at -16 feet and descends another 10 feet, what is his new depth?

Back

His new depth is -26 feet.

Front

What is the result of subtracting 15 from 8?

Back

The result is -7.