integers

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What is an integer?

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An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero. Examples include -3, 0, and 5.

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What is the result of adding two negative integers?

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The result is always a negative integer. For example, -3 + (-2) = -5.

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

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Subtracting a negative integer is the same as adding its positive counterpart. For example, 6 - (-4) = 6 + 4 = 10.

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

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The result is a negative integer. For example, -32 ÷ 8 = -4.

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

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The result can be positive or negative depending on the values. For example, -8 - (-6) = -8 + 6 = -2.

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What is the rule for multiplying two negative integers?

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The product of two negative integers is a positive integer. For example, -2 × -3 = 6.

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What is the rule for multiplying a negative integer by a positive integer?

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The product of a negative integer and a positive integer is a negative integer. For example, -4 × 2 = -8.

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What is the absolute value of an integer?

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The absolute value of an integer is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. For example, |-5| = 5.

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How do you represent integers on a number line?

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Integers are represented as points on a number line, with negative integers to the left of zero and positive integers to the right.

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

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The result depends on the values of the integers. For example, -3 + 2 = -1.