Integer numbers

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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 does it mean to add a negative number?

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Adding a negative number is the same as subtracting its absolute value. For example, 5 + (-3) = 5 - 3 = 2.

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What is the result of 5 - 7?

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The result is -2.

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What is the result of -4 - 8?

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The result is -12.

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How do you find the difference between two integers?

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To find the difference, subtract the smaller integer from the larger one, considering their signs.

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If I am on the 5th floor and want to go to floor -3, how many floors do I descend?

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You have to descend 8 floors.

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What does a negative integer represent in real life?

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A negative integer can represent a loss or a debt, such as owing money.

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What is the result of -2 + 6?

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The result is 4.

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What is the absolute value of -5?

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The absolute value of -5 is 5.

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What happens when you add two negative integers?

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When you add two negative integers, the result is a more negative integer. For example, -3 + (-2) = -5.