Adding and Subtracting Integers

Front

What is the absolute value of -9?

Back

9

Front

What is -3 - (-40)?

Back

37

Front

What is -2 + 4?

Back

2

Front

What is 30 + (-11)?

Back

19

Front

What is 5 - 8?

Back

-3

Front

Define an integer.

Back

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

Front

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

Back

The result depends on the absolute values of the integers; if the positive integer has a greater absolute value, the result is positive, otherwise, it is negative.

Front

What happens when you subtract a negative integer?

Back

Subtracting a negative integer is the same as adding its positive counterpart.

Front

What is the result of adding two negative integers?

Back

The result is a negative integer.

Front

What is the result of subtracting a positive integer from a negative integer?

Back

The result is a more negative integer.