Adding and Subtracting 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.

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What does it mean to add integers?

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Adding integers involves combining their values. If both integers are positive, the result is positive. If both are negative, the result is negative. If one is positive and one is negative, 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 does it mean to subtract integers?

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Subtracting integers means adding the opposite. For example, to subtract a negative integer, you add its positive counterpart.

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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. It is always a non-negative number.

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How do you find the difference between two integers?

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To find the difference, subtract the smaller integer from the larger integer. If both integers are negative, find the absolute values and then subtract.

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What is the result of 12 - (-3)?

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15

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What is the result of -124 - 166?

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-290

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How do you calculate the difference in temperature between two days?

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Subtract the lower temperature from the higher temperature. For example, the difference between 32 degrees and -5 degrees is 32 - (-5) = 37 degrees.

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What is the result of adding two negative integers, -5 and -9?

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-14

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What is the difference between an elevation of 33 feet above sea level and 22 feet below sea level?

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55 feet

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