Integer Models

Front

What is an integer?

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero.

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What is the sum of a number and its opposite?

Back

The sum of a number and its opposite is always 0.

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What does it mean to add two negative integers?

Back

Adding two negative integers results in a more negative integer.

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

Back

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

Front

What is the equation for adding -6 and 9?

Back

-6 + 9 = 3.

Front

What is the equation for subtracting 5 from 4?

Back

4 - 5 = -1.

Front

What is the equation for adding -2 and -3?

Back

-2 + -3 = -5.

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What is the equation for adding 6 and -12?

Back

6 + -12 = -6.

Front

What happens when you add two positive integers?

Back

The result is a positive integer.

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What happens when you add two negative integers?

Back

The result is a negative integer.