Math 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 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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Calculate: -12 - (-1)

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-11

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Calculate: 12 - (-7)

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19

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Calculate: -11 - 3

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-14

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Calculate: -8 + 1

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-7

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Calculate: (-7) + (-10)

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-17

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What is the result of adding two negative integers?

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The result is always a negative integer. For example, (-4) + (-5) = -9.

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

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

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What is the rule for subtracting integers?

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To subtract an integer, add its opposite. For example, a - b = a + (-b).