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. Examples include -3, 0, and 5.

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How do you order integers from least to greatest?

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To order integers from least to greatest, compare their values. For example, -9, -6, 0, 8 is the order from least to greatest.

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The result is -7.

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What is the product of -3, -4, and -2?

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The product is -24.

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What does |3| represent?

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|3| represents the absolute value of 3, which is 3.

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What does three degrees below zero represent in integers?

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Three degrees below zero is represented as -3.

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What is the absolute value of a negative integer?

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The absolute value of a negative integer is its positive counterpart. For example, |-5| = 5.

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How do you add a positive integer and a negative integer?

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To add a positive integer and a negative integer, subtract the smaller absolute value from the larger absolute value and keep the sign of the integer with the larger absolute value.

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The result is -2.

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The result is -10.