Adding and Subtracting Integers

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What is an integer?

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An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero.

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What does it mean to add integers?

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Adding integers involves combining their values. If both integers are positive, the result is positive. If both are negative, the result is negative. If one is positive and one is negative, subtract the smaller absolute value from the larger absolute value and take the sign of the integer with the larger absolute value.

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What does it mean to subtract integers?

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Subtracting integers means adding the opposite. For example, to subtract a positive integer, add its negative counterpart.

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What is the sum of (-5) and 3?

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(-5) + 3 = -2.

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What is the sum of (-7) and (-2)?

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(-7) + (-2) = -9.

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What is a zero pair?

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A zero pair consists of one positive integer and one negative integer that cancel each other out, resulting in a sum of zero.

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What is the difference between two integers?

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The difference is the result of subtracting one integer from another.

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What is the result of (-10) - 4?

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(-10) - 4 = -14.

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What is the result of 6 - (-3)?

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6 - (-3) = 6 + 3 = 9.

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What is the result of (-8) + 5?

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(-8) + 5 = -3.