Adding and Subtracting Integers Review

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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, but not a fraction or decimal.

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How do you add two integers with the same sign?

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When adding two integers with the same sign, add their absolute values and keep the sign.

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How do you add two integers with different signs?

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When adding two integers with different signs, subtract the smaller absolute value from the larger absolute value and take the sign of the integer with the larger absolute value.

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What is the result of 7 + (-12)?

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The result is -5.

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How do you subtract integers?

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

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What is the result of 3 - 12?

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The result is -9.

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What does a negative integer represent in real-life situations?

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A negative integer can represent a loss, a debt, or a position below a reference point, such as sea level.

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If the temperature is 9 degrees below zero and drops to 11 degrees below zero, what is the difference in temperature?

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The difference is 2 degrees.

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How do you find the total after multiple withdrawals and a deposit?

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Start with the initial amount, subtract the total withdrawals, and then add the deposit.

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What is the final amount in Elsa's savings account after her transactions?

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The final amount is $208.