Adding Integers

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What is the definition of 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 absolute value of a number?

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The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, always expressed as a non-negative value.

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How do you add a positive integer and a negative integer?

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To add a positive integer and a negative integer, subtract the absolute value of the negative integer from the positive integer.

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What is the result of adding two negative integers?

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The result of adding two negative integers is always a negative integer.

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What is the result of adding two positive integers?

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The result of adding two positive integers is always a positive integer.

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What is the sum of -8 and 13?

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-8 + 13 = 5

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What is the sum of -40 and -39?

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-40 + (-39) = -79

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If you deposit $27 into an account with $150, what is the new balance?

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$150 + $27 = $177

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If you write a check for $96 from an account with $177, what is the new balance?

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$177 - $96 = $81

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If you write another check for $31 from an account with $81, what is the final balance?

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$81 - $31 = $50