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 is the result of 4 + (-10)?

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-6

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How do you 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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What is the result of 5 - 8 - 4?

Back

-7

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What is the result of -2 - -10?

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8

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What is the result of 7 - (-2) - 4?

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5

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What is the result of -3 - (-14)?

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11

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What is the absolute value of an integer?

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The absolute value of an integer is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction.

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What is the rule for adding two integers with the same sign?

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When adding two integers with the same sign, add their absolute values and keep the common sign.