Adding and Subtracting Integers

Front

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

Back

0

Front

What is 10 + (-4)?

Back

6

Front

What is -14 + (-3)?

Back

-17

Front

What is -7 - (-5)?

Back

-2

Front

What is 5 - 2?

Back

3

Front

Define an integer.

Back

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

Front

What is the rule for subtracting 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 always a negative integer.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What is the result of -5 + 5?

Back

0