Integers & Adding

Front

What is an integer?

Back

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 |x| represent?

Back

|x| represents the absolute value of x, which is the distance of x from 0 on the number line, always a non-negative number.

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Compare: |-8| ? |-9|

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|-8| < |-9| because 8 < 9.

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What is the result of -2 + 4?

Back

-2 + 4 = 2.

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What is the result of -8 + 20?

Back

-8 + 20 = 12.

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What is the absolute value of -5?

Back

The absolute value of -5 is 5.

Front

Compare: -5 ? -3

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-5 < -3 because -5 is further left on the number line.

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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, -3 + -2 = -5.

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What is the sum of a positive integer and a negative integer?

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

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What happens when you add zero to an integer?

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Adding zero to an integer does not change its value. For example, 4 + 0 = 4.