Add/subtract/multiply/divide integers practice (22 problems)

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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 adding two integers with the same sign?

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When adding two integers with the same sign, you add their absolute values and keep the sign. For example, -3 + -5 = -8.

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What is the result of adding two integers with different signs?

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When adding two integers with different signs, you subtract their absolute values and take the sign of the integer with the larger absolute value. For example, 5 + -3 = 2.

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What is the rule for subtracting integers?

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To subtract an integer, add its opposite. For example, 7 - 3 is the same as 7 + (-3) = 4.

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What is the product of two negative integers?

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The product of two negative integers is positive. For example, -2 * -3 = 6.

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

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The product of a positive integer and a negative integer is negative. For example, 4 * -2 = -8.

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What is the result of dividing an integer by zero?

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Dividing an integer by zero is undefined. For example, 5 / 0 is not a valid operation.

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What is the result of multiplying any integer by zero?

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The result of multiplying any integer by zero is zero. For example, 7 * 0 = 0.

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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, |-4| = 4.

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How do you divide integers?

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To divide integers, divide their absolute values and apply the sign rules: same signs yield a positive result, different signs yield a negative result.