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. Examples include -3, 0, and 5.

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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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What is the result of subtracting a negative integer from a positive integer?

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Subtracting a negative integer is the same as adding its positive counterpart. For example, 5 - (-3) = 5 + 3 = 8.

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What is the result of (8) - (-4)?

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12

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What is the result of (-8) - (4)?

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-12

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What is the result of (-8) + (4)?

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-4

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What is the result of multiplying a negative integer by a positive integer?

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The result is always negative. For example, (-4) X (3) = -12.

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What is the result of adding two negative integers?

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The result is always negative. For example, (-3) + (-5) = -8.

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What is the result of adding two positive integers?

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The result is always positive. For example, (3) + (5) = 8.

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What is the result of adding a positive integer and a negative integer with the same absolute value?

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The result is zero. For example, (5) + (-5) = 0.