Integer Addition Using Number Line and Counters

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What is an integer?

Back

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

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What does the number line represent?

Back

A number line is a visual representation of numbers in order, showing positive and negative integers.

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What is the absolute value of a number?

Back

The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, always expressed as a positive value.

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How do you add two negative integers?

Back

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

Front

What is the result of -5 + -9?

Back

-14

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What does it mean to lose points in a test context?

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Losing points means subtracting from the total score, which can be represented as negative integers.

Front

What is the equation that represents Bob's progress on his math test?

Back

-5 + -9 = -14

Front

What is the absolute value of |-22|?

Back

22

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If you have 3 yellow counters and 5 red counters, what is the sum?

Back

-2 (3 positive and 5 negative counters result in a net of -2).

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What is the result of -22 + (-9)?

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-31