Integer Models

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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, but not a fraction or decimal.

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What does it mean to add two negative integers?

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Adding two negative integers results in a larger negative integer. For example, -3 + -2 = -5.

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

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

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What is the rule for subtracting integers?

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To subtract an integer, add its opposite. For example, to calculate 5 - 3, think of it as 5 + (-3).

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What is the result of -6 + 9?

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The result is 3.

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

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Adding a negative number is the same as subtracting its absolute value. For example, 4 + (-5) is the same as 4 - 5.

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What does the equation 4 - 5 = -1 represent?

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This equation shows that when you subtract a larger number (5) from a smaller number (4), the result is negative.

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What is the result of -3 - 2?

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The result is -5.

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What does the equation 2 + (-4) = -2 represent?

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This equation shows that adding a negative number (in this case, -4) to a positive number (2) results in a negative number.

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What is the sum of -2 and -3?

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The sum is -5.