Integer Operations

Front

What is an integer?

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero. Examples include -3, 0, and 5.

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What does it mean to subtract a negative number?

Back

Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding its positive counterpart. For example, 5 - (-3) = 5 + 3 = 8.

Front

Calculate: -5 - (-1)

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-4

Front

Calculate: 42 - (-10)

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52

Front

Calculate: -42 - (-12)

Back

-30

Front

Calculate: 15 + (-23)

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-8

Front

Calculate: -36 + 14

Back

-22

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What is the result of adding a positive integer to 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.

Front

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 and |5| = 5.

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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 negative. For example, -3 + (-2) = -5.