Integer Operations

Front

What is an integer?

Back

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

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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 does it mean to subtract an integer?

Back

Subtracting an integer is the same as adding its opposite. For example, a - b is the same as a + (-b).

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What is the result of -6 + (-8)?

Back

-14

Front

If you have $33 and write a check for $42, what is your balance?

Back

-$9

Front

What is the sum of -3 and 1?

Back

-2

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What is the result of 3 + (-6)?

Back

-3

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What is the result of 7 + (-13)?

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-6

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How do you find the absolute value of an integer?

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The absolute value of an integer is the distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. For example, |-5| = 5.