Integers (All Operations)

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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 sum of two integers?

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The sum of two integers is the result of adding them together. For example, 3 + (-2) = 1.

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What is the difference of two integers?

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The difference of two integers is the result of subtracting one integer from another. For example, 5 - 3 = 2.

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What is the product of two integers?

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The product of two integers is the result of multiplying them together. For example, 4 * (-2) = -8.

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What is the quotient of two integers?

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The quotient of two integers is the result of dividing one integer by another. For example, -10 ÷ 2 = -5.

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How do you add a positive and a negative integer?

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When adding a positive and a negative integer, subtract the smaller absolute value from the larger absolute value and keep the sign of the integer with the larger absolute value. For example, 5 + (-3) = 2.

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How do you subtract integers?

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To subtract integers, add the opposite of the integer being subtracted. For example, 7 - 4 is the same as 7 + (-4) = 3.

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What happens when you multiply two negative integers?

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When you multiply two negative integers, the result is a positive integer. For example, (-3) * (-4) = 12.

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What happens when you multiply a positive integer by a negative integer?

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When you multiply a positive integer by a negative integer, the result is a negative integer. For example, 5 * (-2) = -10.

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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, regardless of direction. For example, | -7 | = 7.