Adding and Subtracting Integers

Front

What is an integer?

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An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero, but not a fraction or decimal.

Front

What is the result of -7 - 2?

Back

-9

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What does subtracting a negative number mean?

Back

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

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What is the result of 11 - (-5)?

Back

16

Front

What is the result of 5 - 19?

Back

-14

Front

What is the result of -22 + (-3) + 10?

Back

-15

Front

What is the result of (-2) - (-3)?

Back

1

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How do you add two negative integers?

Back

When adding two negative integers, you add their absolute values and keep the negative sign.

Front

What is the result of -4 + (-6)?

Back

-10

Front

What is the result of 7 + (-3)?

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4