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 include -3, 0, and 5.

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What is the opposite of a number?

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The opposite of a number is the number that is the same distance from zero on the number line but in the opposite direction. For example, the opposite of -5 is 5.

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How do you add two integers with the same sign?

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When adding two integers with the same sign, add their absolute values and keep the common sign. For example, -3 + -5 = -8.

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How do you add two integers with different signs?

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When adding two integers with different signs, subtract the smaller absolute value from the larger absolute value and take the sign of the integer with the larger absolute value. For example, 5 + (-3) = 2.

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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 subtract integers?

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To subtract an integer, add its opposite. For example, to calculate 5 - 3, you can do 5 + (-3) = 2.

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What does it mean to order integers from least to greatest?

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Ordering integers from least to greatest means arranging them in ascending order, starting with the smallest number. For example, -46, -31, -9, -7, 0, 4, 15.

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

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-5 + (-9) = -14.

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If Bob lost 5 points and then lost 9 points, what is the total loss?

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The total loss is -5 + (-9) = -14.

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What is the overall change in field position if Saquan gained 9 yards and then lost 22 yards?

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The overall change is 9 + (-22) = -13.