Adding and subtracting Integers on a number line

Front

What is an integer?

Back

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

Front

How do you represent adding a negative number on a number line?

Back

You move to the left on the number line.

Front

What does subtracting an integer mean?

Back

Subtracting an integer is the same as adding its opposite.

Front

What is the result of 5 + (-3)?

Back

2

Front

What is the result of -4 + 7?

Back

3

Front

What is a zero pair?

Back

A zero pair consists of one negative and one positive integer that sum to zero.

Front

How do you rewrite the subtraction problem 8 - 3 into an addition problem?

Back

8 + (-3)

Front

What is the result of -6 + (-2)?

Back

-8

Front

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

Back

0

Front

How do you find the total loss when a team loses 3 yards and then 6 yards?

Back

Add the losses: 3 + 6 = 9 yards lost.