Integer Operations

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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 is the sum of two integers?

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The sum of two integers is the result of adding them together. For example, 3 + (-2) = 1.

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What does it mean to add a negative integer?

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

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

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Subtracting a negative integer is the same as adding its absolute value. For example, 4 - (-2) = 4 + 2 = 6.

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What is the product of two negative integers?

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The product of two negative integers is a positive integer. For example, (-3) x (-4) = 12.

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What is the result of adding two negative integers?

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The result of adding two negative integers is a negative integer. For example, (-5) + (-3) = -8.

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How do you find the average change in temperature?

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To find the average change in temperature, divide the total change by the number of time intervals. For example, if the temperature dropped 60 degrees over 12 hours, the average change is -60 / 12 = -5 degrees.

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What is the difference between an integer and a rational number?

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An integer is a whole number, while a rational number can be expressed as a fraction of two integers.

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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, the absolute value of -7 is 7.

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What does it mean to multiply an integer by zero?

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Multiplying any integer by zero results in zero. For example, 7 x 0 = 0.