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. Examples include -3, 0, and 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. For example, -3 + (-2) = -5.

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What happens when you subtract a negative integer from a positive integer?

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Subtracting a negative integer is the same as adding its positive counterpart. For example, 8 - (-5) = 8 + 5 = 13.

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What is the product of a positive integer and a negative integer?

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The product is always a negative integer. For example, 7 × (-7) = -49.

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What is the result of adding a negative integer to a negative integer?

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The result is a more negative integer. For example, -18 + (-6) = -24.

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

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The result can be a negative or positive integer depending on the values. For example, -4 - (-2) = -4 + 2 = -2.

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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. For example, |-5| = 5.

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How do you multiply two negative integers?

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The product of two negative integers is a positive integer. For example, (-3) × (-4) = 12.

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

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The result depends on the values of the integers. For example, 5 + (-3) = 2.

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What is the identity property of addition for integers?

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The identity property states that adding zero to any integer does not change its value. For example, 7 + 0 = 7.