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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 subtracting a negative number from a positive 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 result of adding 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 subtracting a positive integer from a negative integer?

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The result is more negative. For example, -5 - 3 = -8.

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

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The result depends on the absolute values. For example, -3 + 5 = 2, but -5 + 3 = -2.

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What is the result of subtracting two negative integers?

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Subtracting a negative integer is like adding a positive integer. For example, -3 - (-5) = -3 + 5 = 2.

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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.

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What is the result of 3 - (-12)?

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3 - (-12) = 3 + 12 = 15.

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What is the result of -9 + (-5)?

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-9 + (-5) = -14.

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What is the result of -7 - 2?

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-7 - 2 = -9.