Integer Models

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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, but not a fraction or decimal.

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What does it mean to add two negative integers?

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Adding two negative integers results in a more negative integer. For example, -2 + -3 = -5.

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What is the result of subtracting a larger integer from a smaller integer?

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Subtracting a larger integer from a smaller integer results in a negative integer. For example, 3 - 8 = -5.

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How do you represent the addition of a negative integer and a positive integer?

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The addition of a negative integer and a positive integer can be represented as a subtraction. For example, -2 + 3 = 1.

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What is the equation for the model of 5 counters and 8 counters taken away?

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The equation is 5 - 8 = -3.

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What does the equation -6 + 9 = 3 represent?

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This equation represents adding a positive integer (9) to a negative integer (-6), resulting in a positive integer (3).

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What is the result of adding two negative integers, -4 and -5?

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The result is -9, as -4 + -5 = -9.

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What is the equation for the model of 2 counters and 4 counters taken away?

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The equation is 2 + -4 = -2.

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How do you interpret the equation 4 - 5 = -1?

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This equation shows that when you take away 5 from 4, you end up with -1.

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What is the result of -2 + -3?

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The result is -5, as adding two negative integers results in a more negative integer.