Adding & Subtracting Integers Check in

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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 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, you add its negative counterpart.

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What is the result of -6 + -9?

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-15

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What equation is represented by the model of 5 + -3?

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5 + -3 = 2

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If you have -15 dollars and deposit $20, how much do you have now?

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$5

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If the Dallas Cowboys lose 12 yards and then lose 5 more yards, how far did they move?

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-17 yards

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What is the difference in elevation between a hiker at 750 feet above sea level and another at 200 feet below sea level?

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950 feet

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How do you determine the absolute value of an integer?

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The absolute value of an integer is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. For example, the absolute value of -5 is 5.

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What is the rule for adding two negative integers?

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When adding two negative integers, the result is negative and you add their absolute values.