Adding Integers

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What is a zero pair?

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A zero pair consists of one negative and one positive integer, which together sum to zero.

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

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The result depends on the absolute values of the integers. If the positive integer is larger, the result is positive; if the negative integer is larger, the result is negative.

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What is the elevation of a submarine that starts at -12 feet and dives down 18 feet?

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The elevation is -30 feet.

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What equation represents Bob losing 5 points on page one and 9 points on page two of his math test?

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The equation is -5 + -9 = -14.

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The result is -19.

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The result is 12.

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How do you add two negative integers?

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Add their absolute values and keep the result negative.

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What is the sum of -7 and -3?

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The sum is -10.

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What happens when you add a positive integer to zero?

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The result is the positive integer itself.

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The result is 2.