Adding and Subtracting 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.

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What does it mean to add integers?

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Adding integers involves combining their values. If both integers are positive, the result is positive. If both are negative, the result is negative. If one is positive and the other is negative, subtract the smaller absolute value from the larger absolute value and take the sign of the integer with the larger absolute value.

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What does it mean to subtract integers?

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Subtracting integers is the same as adding the opposite. For example, to subtract a negative integer, you add its positive counterpart.

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What is the result of -7 + (-3)?

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-10

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What is the result of 11 - (-5)?

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16

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What is the result of -9 + 5?

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-4

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What is the result of 12 - 6?

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6

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How do you find the difference between two temperatures?

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Subtract the lower temperature from the higher temperature.

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What is the difference between 4 degrees and -7 degrees?

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11 degrees.

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If the temperature drops from 6 degrees F by 9 degrees, what is the final temperature?

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-3 degrees F.