Add and Subtract Integers Flashcard

Front

A positive plus a positive will equal a ______________

Back

positive

Front

A negative plus a negative will equal a ___________

Back

Negative

Front

Back

different

Front

When we add a positive and a negative number, we must subtract first. How do we know which sign to use for our answer?

Back

Choose the sign of the integer that has the larger value.

Front

6 + (−2) =

Back

4

Front

Back

-32

Front

Back

Front

-18 - (-2)

Back

-16

Front

-16 + (-18)

Back

-34

Front

(-30) + 10

Back

-20