Modeling Adding and Subtracting Integers

Front

What is an integer?

Back

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

Front

What does it mean to add a negative integer?

Back

Adding a negative integer is the same as subtracting its absolute value.

Front

What does it mean to subtract an integer?

Back

Subtracting an integer is the same as adding its opposite.

Front

What is a zero pair?

Back

A zero pair consists of one negative and one positive integer that sum to zero.

Front

What is the result of 2 + (–6)?

Back

2 + (–6) = –4.

Front

What is the result of –6 + 8?

Back

–6 + 8 = 2.

Front

What is the result of 4 + (–6)?

Back

4 + (–6) = –2.

Front

What is the result of 0 – 6?

Back

0 – 6 = –6.

Front

What is the result of –2 + 4?

Back

–2 + 4 = 2.

Front

What is the result of –2 + (–4)?

Back

–2 + (–4) = –6.