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What is the result of subtracting a negative integer?

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Subtracting a negative integer is the same as adding its positive counterpart. For example, 5 - (-4) = 5 + 4 = 9.

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

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The sum of a negative integer and a positive integer can be found by subtracting the absolute value of the negative integer from the positive integer. For example, (-3) + 7 = 7 - 3 = 4.

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If Barbara loses 5 points for each homework forgotten, what integer represents her total loss after forgetting homework 4 times?

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The total loss is represented by -20, calculated as -5 points x 4 times = -20.

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What is the result of dividing two negative integers?

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Dividing two negative integers results in a positive integer. For example, -30 ÷ (-10) = 3.

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What is the value of -16 divided by 8?

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The value of -16 divided by 8 is -2.

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Define an integer.

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An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero, but does not include fractions or decimals.

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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, | -5 | = 5.

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How do you add two integers with different signs?

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To add two 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 adding two negative integers?

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The result of adding two negative integers is always a negative integer. For example, (-3) + (-4) = -7.

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

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Subtracting a positive integer from a negative integer results in a more negative integer. For example, -5 - 3 = -8.