Multiplying and Dividing 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, but not a fraction or decimal.

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What is the result of multiplying two negative integers?

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The result is a positive integer.

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What is the result of multiplying a positive integer by a negative integer?

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The result is a negative integer.

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What is the result of dividing a negative integer by a positive integer?

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The result is a negative integer.

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What is the result of adding two negative integers?

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The result is a negative integer.

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

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The result depends on the absolute values; if the positive integer is larger, the result is positive, otherwise, it's negative.

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What is the rule for multiplying integers?

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If the signs are the same, the product is positive; if the signs are different, the product is negative.

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What is the rule for dividing integers?

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If the signs are the same, the quotient is positive; if the signs are different, the quotient is negative.

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Calculate: -12 + 9

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-3

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Calculate: -10 + 4

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-6