Adding and Subtracting Integers

Front

What is an integer?

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero.

Front

What is the result of adding two negative integers?

Back

The result is always a negative integer.

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).

Front

What is the result of -8 - 6?

Back

-14

Front

If the temperature is 10 degrees and it drops 24 degrees, what is the new temperature?

Back

-14 degrees.

Front

What is the difference between the highest and lowest temperatures if the highest is 18 degrees and the lowest is -7 degrees?

Back

25 degrees.

Front

What is the profit if a band earns $525 and spends $60?

Back

$465.

Front

What happens when you add a positive integer to a negative integer?

Back

The result depends on the absolute values; if the positive integer is larger, the result is positive, and if the negative integer is larger, the result is negative.

Front

What is the absolute value of -10?

Back

10.

Front

How do you represent the operation of subtracting a negative number?

Back

Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding a positive number.