Integer Operations

Front

What is an integer?

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero. Examples include -3, 0, and 5.

Front

What does it mean to subtract a negative number?

Back

Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding its positive counterpart. For example, 5 - (-3) = 5 + 3 = 8.

Front

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

Back

6

Front

What is the result of 0 - 16?

Back

-16

Front

What is the result of -10 + 4?

Back

-6

Front

What is the result of 18 - (-4)?

Back

22

Front

What is the result of -8 - 6?

Back

-14

Front

How do you add two negative integers?

Back

When adding two negative integers, you add their absolute values and keep the negative sign. For example, -3 + (-5) = -8.

Front

What is the result of -5 + 3?

Back

-2

Front

What is the result of -7 - 2?

Back

-9