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 result of adding a positive integer and a negative integer?

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The result depends on the absolute values of the integers. If the positive integer is larger, the result is positive; if the negative integer is larger, the result is negative.

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What is the absolute value of -9?

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The absolute value of -9 is 9. Absolute value represents the distance from zero on the number line.

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What is the result of -9 - 5?

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-9 - 5 = -14.

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What does the number line represent?

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The number line represents all integers in a straight line, with positive integers to the right of zero and negative integers to the left.

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What is the result of 2 - 4?

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2 - 4 = -2.

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How do you add integers with different signs?

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To add integers with different signs, subtract the smaller absolute value from the larger absolute value and keep the sign of the integer with the larger absolute value.

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What is the result of -7 + 2?

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-7 + 2 = -5.

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What is the equation modeled by 6 + -12?

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6 + -12 = -6.

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What is the result of |9|?

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|9| = 9.