Adding and Subtracting 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.

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What does it mean to add a negative integer?

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

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What does it mean to subtract a negative integer?

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Subtracting a negative integer is the same as adding its absolute value.

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Calculate: 2 - (-2)

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4

Front

Calculate: -12 + 7

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-5

Front

Calculate: 48 - (-31)

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79

Front

Calculate: 18 - 41

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-23

Front

Calculate: 38 + (-5)

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33

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What is the result of adding two negative integers?

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The result is always a negative integer.

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

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The result can be positive, negative, or zero, depending on the values.