Integers

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What is an integer?

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An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero. Examples include -3, 0, and 5.

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What is the sum of two negative integers?

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The sum of two negative integers is always negative. For example, -3 + (-2) = -5.

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What is the sum of a positive integer and a negative integer?

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The sum depends on the absolute values. For example, 5 + (-3) = 2.

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What is the result of adding zero to an integer?

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Adding zero to an integer does not change its value. For example, 7 + 0 = 7.

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What is the additive inverse of an integer?

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The additive inverse of an integer is the number that, when added to the integer, results in zero. For example, the additive inverse of -4 is 4.

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What is the result of -10 + 10?

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-10 + 10 = 0.

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What is the result of -9 - 5?

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-9 - 5 = -14.

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How do you find the sum of -7 and 2 using a number line?

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Start at -7, move 2 units to the right. The result is -5.

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What happens when you subtract a negative integer from a positive integer?

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Subtracting a negative integer is the same as adding its positive counterpart. For example, 5 - (-3) = 5 + 3 = 8.

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What is the result of 3 + (-9)?

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3 + (-9) = -6.