Adding Integers with Models

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What is the definition of adding integers?

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Adding integers involves combining whole numbers, which can be positive or negative, to find their total.

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What is a zero pair?

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A zero pair is a pair of numbers, one positive and one negative, that sum to zero.

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What does it mean for two numbers to be opposites?

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Two numbers are opposites if they are the same distance from zero on the number line but on opposite sides.

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

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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.

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What is the equation that represents the counter model?

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4 + -1 = 3.

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How do you represent -2 + -4 using a model?

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Using a model, you would show 2 red counters and 4 red counters, totaling 6 red counters, which represents -6.

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What is the sum of 3 + -5?

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The sum is -2.

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If you have 4 positive counters and 2 negative counters, what is the total?

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The total is 2 positive counters.

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What happens when you add zero to any integer?

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The sum remains the same as the integer.

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What is the result of adding two negative integers?

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The result is a negative integer.