Adding and Subtracting Integers

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What is an integer?

Back

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

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What does it mean to add two negative integers?

Back

When you add two negative integers, the result is a more negative integer.

Front

What is the result of -7 + -3?

Back

-10

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What happens when you subtract a negative integer from a positive integer?

Back

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

Front

What is the result of 10 - (-7)?

Back

17

Front

What does it mean to subtract a negative number?

Back

Subtracting a negative number means you are adding a positive number.

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What is the result of -5 - (-2)?

Back

-3

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What is the result of -9 + -1?

Back

-10

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What is the result of 6 - (-1)?

Back

7

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What is the rule for adding integers with different signs?

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When adding integers with different signs, subtract the smaller absolute value from the larger absolute value and keep the sign of the integer with the larger absolute value.