Integers, Integers, 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. Examples include -3, 0, and 5.

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What is the result of 12 - (-12)?

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24

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What is the result of -2 + (-8)?

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-10

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What is the result of -8 - (-6)?

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-2

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What is the result of -18 + (-6)?

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-24

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What is the result of -3 + (-2)?

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-5

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What does it mean to subtract a negative number?

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Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding its positive counterpart. For example, 5 - (-3) = 5 + 3 = 8.

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What is the sum of two negative integers?

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The sum of two negative integers is always negative. For example, -4 + (-5) = -9.

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

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The result can be positive, negative, or zero, depending on the values. For example, -3 + 5 = 2 (positive), and -5 + 3 = -2 (negative).

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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, |-4| = 4 and |3| = 3.