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.

Front

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

Back

The result is the difference between the two numbers, and the sign of the result depends on which integer has a greater absolute value.

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What is the result of subtracting a negative integer from a positive integer?

Back

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

Front

What is the sum of -12 and 9?

Back

-3

Front

What is the result of -10 + (-32)?

Back

-42

Front

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

Back

14

Front

What is the result of -18 - 8?

Back

-26

Front

How do you calculate the change in a bank account after a deposit?

Back

To find the change, subtract the initial balance from the new balance.

Front

If Missy had a balance of -$8 and now has $40, what is the change?

Back

$32

Front

What does it mean to have a negative balance in a bank account?

Back

A negative balance means that the account is overdrawn, and the account holder owes money to the bank.