Integer Operations

Front

What is an integer?

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero, but not a fraction or decimal.

Front

What is the result of adding two negative integers?

Back

The result is always a negative integer.

Front

Evaluate: 46 − 50

Back

−4

Front

What happens when you subtract a negative integer from a negative integer?

Back

You add the absolute values of the integers.

Front

Evaluate: −27 + (−19)

Back

−46

Front

What is the result of adding a positive integer to a negative integer?

Back

The result depends on the absolute values; if the positive integer is larger, the result is positive, otherwise it's negative.

Front

Evaluate: 42 + (−35)

Back

7

Front

What is the rule for subtracting integers?

Back

To subtract an integer, add its opposite.

Front

Evaluate: −28 − (−36)

Back

8

Front

What is the absolute value of an integer?

Back

The absolute value of an integer is its distance from zero on the number line, always expressed as a positive number.