Adding Integers

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What is a zero pair?

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A zero pair consists of one positive counter and one negative counter, which together equal zero.

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

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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 does the equation 4 + (-5) represent?

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It represents adding 4 and subtracting 5, resulting in -1.

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How do you find the elevation after a dive?

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Subtract the depth of the dive from the current elevation. For example, if a submarine is at -32 feet and dives down 18 feet, the new elevation is -32 - 18 = -50 feet.

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What is the sum of -5 and 4?

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The sum is -1.

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What does the term 'adding integers' refer to?

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Adding integers refers to the process of combining whole numbers, which can be positive or negative.

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What is the result of adding two negative integers?

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The result is a negative integer.

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What is the result of adding two positive integers?

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The result is a positive integer.

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What is the equation represented by 5 red counters and 12 yellow counters?

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The equation is 5 + (-12) = -7.

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What happens when you add zero to an integer?

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The integer remains unchanged.