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 is the result of -3 + (-2)?

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-5

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What is the result of -2 + 10?

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8

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What is the result of 7 + (-14)?

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-7

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What is the result of 33 + (-38)?

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-5

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What is the result of -2 + (-8)?

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-10

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What is the rule for adding two negative integers?

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When adding two negative integers, the result is also a negative integer. For example, -2 + (-3) = -5.

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What is the rule for adding a positive integer and a negative integer?

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When adding a positive integer and a negative integer, 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 absolute value of an integer?

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The absolute value of an integer is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. For example, |-5| = 5.

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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, 5 + 0 = 5.