Integers

Front

What is an integer?

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero. Examples include -3, 0, and 5.

Front

What is the absolute value of a number?

Back

The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. For example, |-5| = 5.

Front

Simplify: |-5| + |-3|

Back

8

Front

What is the product of two negative integers?

Back

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

Front

Simplify: 11 x (-8)

Back

-88

Front

What happens when you subtract a negative integer from a negative integer?

Back

Subtracting a negative integer is the same as adding its absolute value. For example, -30 - (-40) = -30 + 40 = 10.

Front

Simplify: -30 - (-40)

Back

10

Front

What is the sum of a negative integer and a positive integer?

Back

The sum depends on the absolute values of the integers. For example, -5 + 8 = 3.

Front

Simplify: -5 + 8

Back

3

Front

What is the product of two positive integers?

Back

The product of two positive integers is always a positive integer. For example, 3 x 4 = 12.