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 a negative integer?

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Adding a negative integer is the same as subtracting the absolute value of that integer.

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What does it mean to subtract a negative integer?

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Subtracting a negative integer is the same as adding the absolute value of that integer.

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Calculate: -8 - (-4)

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-4

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Calculate: 4 + (-10)

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-6

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Theo had a balance of -$4 in his savings account. After making a deposit, he has $25 in his account. What is the overall change to his account?

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$29

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Calculate: 8 + (-7)

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1

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Calculate: -8 + 13

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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.

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

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The result can be positive, negative, or zero, depending on the values.