Addition and Subtraction of Integers

Front

What is the result of -1 + (-1)?

Back

-2

Front

What is the result of 9 + -9?

Back

0

Front

What happens when you add a positive integer and a negative integer?

Back

The result is the difference with the sign of the number that 'looks' bigger.

Front

What is the result of 3 + (-4)?

Back

-1

Front

What is the result of -3 - 3?

Back

-6

Front

What is an integer?

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero.

Front

What is the rule for adding two negative integers?

Back

When you add two negative integers, the result is negative and you add their absolute values.

Front

What is the rule for subtracting a negative integer from a positive integer?

Back

Subtracting a negative integer is the same as adding its positive counterpart.

Front

What is the result of -5 + 2?

Back

-3

Front

What is the result of -7 + 4?

Back

-3