Integer addition with counters

Front

What is an integer?

Back

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

Front

What is the sum of -3 and 2?

Back

-1

Front

What is a zero pair in integer addition?

Back

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

Front

How do you represent -4 using counters?

Back

Use 4 red counters to represent -4.

Front

What is the result of adding 5 and -3?

Back

2

Front

How many zero pairs are in the model with 4 positive and 2 negative counters?

Back

2 zero pairs.

Front

What does the equation 3 + (-3) equal?

Back

0

Front

If you have 6 positive counters and 4 negative counters, what is the sum?

Back

2

Front

What is the equation that represents 4 yellow counters and 1 red counter?

Back

4 + (-1) = 3

Front

How do you find the sum of two integers?

Back

Combine the values, considering their signs.