Integers All Operations Flashcard

Front

What is an integer?

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero, but not a fraction or decimal.

Front

What does it mean to descend in terms of integers?

Back

To descend means to move downwards, which in terms of integers means to subtract a value from a given integer.

Front

Calculate: 90 - 105

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-15

Front

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

Back

The result is always a more negative integer.

Front

Calculate: -7 - 2

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-9

Front

What is the rule for dividing two negative integers?

Back

The result is a positive integer.

Front

Calculate: -30 / -10

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3

Front

What is the result of dividing a negative integer by a positive integer?

Back

The result is a negative integer.

Front

Calculate: -45 / -5

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9

Front

What is the sum of a positive integer and a negative integer?

Back

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