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 will always be negative.

Front

What does it mean to subtract a negative number?

Back

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

Front

Calculate: -2 - (-8)

Back

6

Front

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

Back

7 + 3 = 10

Front

What is the result of -10 + 10?

Back

0

Front

If the temperature is 6 degrees F and drops 9 degrees F, what is the final temperature?

Back

-3 degrees F.

Front

What is the rule for adding integers with different signs?

Back

Subtract the smaller absolute value from the larger absolute value and take the sign of the number with the larger absolute value.

Front

What is the result of adding two positive integers?

Back

The result will always be positive.

Front

What is the absolute value of -5?

Back

5