Operations with Integers

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What is an integer?

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero, but not a fraction or decimal.

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How do you rewrite a subtraction problem as an addition problem?

Back

To rewrite a subtraction problem as an addition problem, you change the subtraction of a number to the addition of its opposite. For example, a - b becomes a + (-b).

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What is the opposite of a positive integer?

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The opposite of a positive integer is its negative counterpart. For example, the opposite of +5 is -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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What is the result of -8 - 5?

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-8 - 5 = -13.

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How do you perform division with a negative integer?

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When dividing a positive integer by a negative integer, the result is negative. For example, 42 ÷ -7 = -6.

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What does it mean to lose points in a game?

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Losing points in a game means subtracting from your total score, which can be represented by a negative integer.

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If you are at 100 feet above sea level and ascend 700 feet, what is your new elevation?

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Your new elevation is 100 + 700 = 800 feet above sea level.

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What is the result of -1 - 7?

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-1 - 7 = -8.

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How do you represent a score of 300 points in a game?

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A score of 300 points can be represented as a positive integer, +300.