Integer Addition and Subtraction

Front

What is the result of -12 + 9?

Back

-3

Front

How can 24 + (-6) be rewritten?

Back

24 - 6

Front

What is the result of -5 - (-6)?

Back

1

Front

What is the result of -2 + 5?

Back

3

Front

If the temperature is -14°F and it drops 7°F, what is the new temperature?

Back

-21°F

Front

What is an integer?

Back

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

Front

What is the rule for adding two integers with the same sign?

Back

Add their absolute values and keep the sign.

Front

What is the rule for adding two integers with different signs?

Back

Subtract the smaller absolute value from the larger absolute value and take the sign of the integer with the larger absolute value.

Front

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

Back

It depends on the absolute values; the result will be the difference of the two absolute values.

Front

What is the result of subtracting a negative integer from a positive integer?

Back

It is the same as adding the positive integer.