Howington Flashcard on Integer

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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 does it mean to add a negative integer?

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Adding a negative integer is the same as subtracting its absolute value. For example, 5 + (-3) = 5 - 3 = 2.

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

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Subtracting a negative integer is the same as adding its absolute value. For example, 5 - (-3) = 5 + 3 = 8.

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How do you represent a debt using integers?

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A debt is represented as a negative integer. For example, owing $50 is represented as -50.

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If a diver is at -150 feet and drops 30 feet, what is their new depth?

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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, -2 + (-3) = -5.

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What happens when you add a positive integer to a negative integer?

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The result depends on the absolute values. If the positive integer is larger, the result is positive; if the negative integer is larger, the result is negative.

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What is the total amount if Eleni withdrew $45 and spent $30?

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The total amount taken out is -$75.

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How do you calculate the final balance after an overdrawn account?

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To find the final balance, subtract the overdrawn amount from the deposit. For example, if overdrawn by $32 and deposited $100, the balance is $100 - $32 = $68.