Integer Models

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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, but not a fraction or decimal.

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What does it mean to add two negative integers?

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Adding two negative integers results in a larger negative integer. For example, -2 + -3 = -5.

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

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The result depends on the absolute values of the integers. If the positive integer is larger, the result is positive; if the negative integer is larger, the result is negative.

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What is the rule for subtracting integers?

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To subtract an integer, add its opposite. For example, to calculate 5 - 3, you can think of it as 5 + (-3).

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What is the result of -4 + 5?

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The result is 1, because you are adding a positive integer to a negative integer.

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How do you represent the equation for a loss of 3 and a loss of 2?

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The equation is -3 - 2 = -5.

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What does the equation 4 - 5 represent?

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It represents a situation where you have 4 and you lose 5, resulting in -1.

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What is the sum of -6 and 9?

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The sum is 3, because you are adding a positive integer to a negative integer.

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What is the result of -5 + -4?

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The result is -9, as you are adding two negative integers.

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What does it mean to have a zero in an integer operation?

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Adding or subtracting zero from an integer does not change the value of the integer.