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 two negative integers?

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The sum of two negative integers is always negative. For example, -3 + (-2) = -5.

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What is the result of adding a positive integer to a negative integer?

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The result can be positive, negative, or zero, depending on the values. For example, -3 + 5 = 2.

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

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Subtracting a negative integer is the same as adding its positive counterpart. For example, -5 - (-3) = -5 + 3 = -2.

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

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The result is always negative. For example, -5 - 3 = -8.

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What is the result of adding zero to an integer?

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Adding zero to any integer does not change its value. For example, 4 + 0 = 4.

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What is the result of subtracting zero from an integer?

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Subtracting zero from any integer does not change its value. For example, 4 - 0 = 4.

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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, |-3| = 3.

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What is the result of -9 + (-5)?

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-9 + (-5) = -14.

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What is the result of -2 - (-10)?

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-2 - (-10) = -2 + 10 = 8.