Adding/Subtracting Integers

Front

What is the result of (-9) + 9?

Back

0

Front

What is the result of (-9) + 7?

Back

-2

Front

What is the result of -7 - 2?

Back

-9

Front

What is the result of -2 - (-8)?

Back

6

Front

What is the result of -9 + (-5)?

Back

-14

Front

Define adding integers.

Back

Adding integers involves combining positive and negative whole numbers to find their total.

Front

Define subtracting integers.

Back

Subtracting integers involves taking one integer away from another, which can involve changing signs.

Front

What is the rule for adding two negative integers?

Back

When adding two negative integers, the result is negative and you add their absolute values.

Front

What is the rule for adding a positive integer and a negative integer?

Back

When adding a positive integer and a negative integer, subtract the smaller absolute value from the larger absolute value and take the sign of the integer with the larger absolute value.

Front

What is the rule for subtracting integers?

Back

To subtract an integer, add its opposite. For example, a - b is the same as a + (-b).