Fortnight 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. Examples include -3, 0, and 5.

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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 keep the sign of the integer with the larger absolute value.

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What is the sum of -6 and 12?

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The sum of -6 and 12 is 6.

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What is the product of two integers?

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The product of two integers is the result of multiplying them together. If both integers are positive or both are negative, the product is positive. If one is positive and the other is negative, the product is negative.

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What is the product of -3 and 7?

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The product of -3 and 7 is -21.

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How do you subtract integers?

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To subtract an integer, add its opposite. For example, to calculate 5 - 3, you can think of it as 5 + (-3).

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What is the value of -6(3) + 5?

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The value of -6(3) + 5 is -13.

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What is the expression for spending money?

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When spending money, the expression typically involves negative integers. For example, if you spend $30, it can be represented as -30.

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What is the result of 4(-7) + (-30)?

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The result of 4(-7) + (-30) is -58.

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What does it mean for an expression to equal -18?

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An expression equals -18 when the result of the calculation is -18. For example, -5 + -13 = -18.