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 can be positive, negative, or zero, depending on the values of the integers. For example, 5 + (-3) = 2.

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What is the absolute value of an integer?

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The absolute value of an integer is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. For example, |-7| = 7.

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How do you subtract integers?

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To subtract an integer, add its opposite. For example, 5 - 3 is the same as 5 + (-3).

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

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-6

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What is the result of 2 - 4?

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-2

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What is the distance from -7 to 5 on a number line?

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12

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If a submarine is at -1800 ft and dives another 1500 ft deeper, what is its new location?

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-3300 ft.

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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, -4 + (-5) = -9.

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What happens when you add zero to an integer?

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