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 does it mean to subtract a negative number?

Back

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

Front

What is the result of 7 - 8?

Back

-1

Front

What is the result of -4 - (-4)?

Back

0

Front

What is the result of -8 - (-3)?

Back

-5

Front

What is the result of -14 + 5?

Back

-9

Front

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

Back

The product of a positive integer and a negative integer is always negative.

Front

What is the result of 3 x (-8)?

Back

-24

Front

How do you use a number line to subtract integers?

Back

To subtract integers, start at the first number and move left for positive numbers and right for negative numbers.

Front

What is the additive inverse of a number?

Back

The additive inverse of a number is the number that, when added to the original number, results in zero.