Integers + Adding & Subtracting 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: -3, 0, 5.

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How do you compare integers using symbols?

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Use < (less than), > (greater than), or = (equal to) to compare integers. For example, -5 > -7.

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Arrange the following integers from least to greatest: -4, -6, 2, 4.

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-6, -4, 2, 4.

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What is the result of adding two negative integers?

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The result is always a negative integer. Example: -3 + -5 = -8.

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What is the result of subtracting a negative integer from a positive integer?

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The result is greater than the positive integer. Example: 5 - (-3) = 5 + 3 = 8.

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What is the elevation of a submarine at -32 feet that dives down 18 feet?

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-32 - 18 = -50 feet.

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What is the sum of -436 and 548?

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-436 + 548 = 112.

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How do you order integers from least to greatest?

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Identify the smallest integer and arrange them in increasing order. Example: -46, -31, -9, -7, 0, 4, 15.

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What happens when you add a positive integer to a negative integer?

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The result depends on the absolute values. Example: -5 + 3 = -2.

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What is the absolute value of an integer?

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The absolute value is the distance of a number from zero on the number line, always positive. Example: |-5| = 5.