Adding Integers

Front

What is the sum of 12 and 8?

Back

20

Front

What does (+2) + (-3) equal?

Back

-1

Front

What is the value of 10 + 5?

Back

15

Front

What is the result of –2 + 4?

Back

2

Front

What is the result of 4 + (–6)?

Back

–2

Front

What addition problem is represented by -5 chips and 3 positive chips?

Back

-5 + 3

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 positive integers?

Back

The sum is always positive.

Front

What is the rule for adding two negative integers?

Back

The sum is always negative.

Front

What happens when you add a positive integer and a negative integer?

Back

The result depends on the absolute values; subtract the smaller from the larger.