Adding Integers

Front

What is the result of adding two negative integers?

Back

The result is always a negative integer. For example, -4 + (-3) = -7.

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. For example, -8 + 20 = 12.

Front

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

Back

The result is a positive integer. For example, -5 + 9 = 4.

Front

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

Back

The result is a negative integer. For example, -8 + 5 = -3.

Front

What does subtracting a negative integer mean?

Back

Subtracting a negative integer is the same as adding its positive counterpart. For example, -5 - (-17) is the same as -5 + 17.

Front

What is the sum of -4 and -3?

Back

-4 + (-3) = -7.

Front

What is the sum of 7 and -3?

Back

7 + (-3) = 4.

Front

What is the sum of -5 and 9?

Back

-5 + 9 = 4.

Front

What is the sum of -8 and 20?

Back

-8 + 20 = 12.

Front

What is the sum of -5 and -17?

Back

-5 + (-17) = -22.