Adding Integers

Front

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

Back

The result depends on the absolute values of the integers. If the positive integer is larger, the result is positive; if the negative integer is larger, the result is negative.

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What is the sum of 5 and -5?

Back

0

Front

What is the sum of -14 and -3?

Back

-17

Front

What is the sum of -2 and 9?

Back

7

Front

What is the sum of -9 and -5?

Back

-14

Front

What is the sum of -3, -7, and -5?

Back

-15

Front

What is the definition of an integer?

Back

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

Front

What is the rule for adding two negative integers?

Back

When adding two negative integers, the result is negative and you add their absolute values.

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What is the rule for adding two positive integers?

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When adding two positive integers, the result is positive and you simply add the numbers.

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What happens when you add zero to an integer?

Back

The integer remains unchanged.