solving integers tutor

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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 a negative integer?

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Adding a negative integer is the same as subtracting its absolute value.

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What is the result of adding two negative integers?

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The result is always a negative integer.

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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 absolute values of the integers; if the positive integer is larger, the result is positive, and if the negative integer is larger, the result is negative.

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What is the equation for combining two colors of counters where one color represents positive and the other negative?

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The equation combines the positive and negative values, e.g., 4 + (-1) = 3.

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How do you evaluate the expression -19 + 14?

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-19 + 14 = -5.

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

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-4 + (-2) = -6.

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What does the equation 4 + (-5) represent?

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It represents combining 4 positive counters and 5 negative counters, resulting in -1.

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What is the sum of -2 and -3?

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-2 + (-3) = -5.

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How do you interpret the equation 0 + (-4)?

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It means starting from zero and moving 4 units in the negative direction, resulting in -4.