6.3C - Adding Integers Using Counters

Front

What is the definition of an integer?

Back

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

Front

What does it mean to add integers?

Back

Adding integers involves combining whole numbers, which can be positive or negative, to find their total.

Front

What is the result of adding 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.

Front

What is the equation for adding -4 and 5?

Back

-4 + 5 = 1.

Front

What does a negative integer represent in real-life situations?

Back

A negative integer can represent a loss, debt, or a decrease in quantity.

Front

How do you represent a loss of 7 yards using integers?

Back

You represent it as -7.

Front

What is the equation that describes Bob's total loss of points if he lost 5 points on one page and 9 points on another?

Back

-5 + -9 = -14.

Front

What is the result of -2 + 4?

Back

The result is 2.

Front

How can counters be used to visualize adding integers?

Back

Counters can be used by representing positive integers with one color and negative integers with another color, allowing students to see the total visually.

Front

What is the sum of 3 and -7?

Back

The sum is -4.