Integers: All 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. Examples include -3, 0, and 5.

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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 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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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the result of 28 + (-30)?

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-2

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the result of 12 + (-24)?

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-12

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What does subtracting a negative integer mean?

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Subtracting a negative integer is the same as adding its positive counterpart. For example, -12 - (-8) is the same as -12 + 8.

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What is the result of -12 - (-8)?

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-4

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the result of -7 - 2?

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-9

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the result of 34 + (-7)?

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27

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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How do you subtract integers?

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To subtract integers, you can add the opposite. For example, to calculate 5 - 3, you can do 5 + (-3).

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1B

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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, |-5| = 5.

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