Integer Operation Practice

Front

What is an integer?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

The result depends on the absolute values of the integers. If the positive integer is larger, the result is positive; if the negative integer is larger, the result is negative.

Front

What is the rule for multiplying two negative integers?

Back

The product of two negative integers is a positive integer.

Front

What is the result of -5 x 9?

Back

-45

Front

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

Back

The result is the difference between the two integers, with the sign of the larger absolute value.

Front

What is the result of 7 + (-13)?

Back

-6

Front

How do you subtract integers?

Back

To subtract an integer, add its opposite. For example, a - b is the same as a + (-b).

Front

What is the result of -10 - 5?

Back

-15

Front

How do you find the total change in a situation involving gains and losses?

Back

Add the gains and losses together, treating losses as negative values.

Front

A cyclist travels downhill for 125 feet and then uphill for 50 feet. How far is the cyclist from the starting point?

Back

-75 feet