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 is the sum of two positive integers?

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

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What is the sum of two negative integers?

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

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What happens when you add a positive integer to a negative integer?

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

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What is 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, always expressed as a positive number.

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How do you subtract integers?

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To subtract an integer, you can add its opposite. For example, a - b is the same as a + (-b).

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What is the difference between -7 and 18?

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The difference is 25, calculated as 18 - (-7) = 18 + 7 = 25.

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What is the result of -14 + (-3)?

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The result is -17.

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What is the result of 4 + (-9)?

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The result is -5.

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What does it mean to have a negative score?

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A negative score indicates a loss or a deficit in points.