Adding Integers

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

Back

The result can be found by subtracting the absolute value of the negative integer from the positive integer. If the positive integer is larger, the result is positive; if the negative integer is larger, the result is negative.

Front

What does the equation 7 + -6 represent?

Back

It represents adding 7 and subtracting 6, resulting in 1.

Front

What is the sum of -5 and 9?

Back

4

Front

If the temperature is -4°F and it drops 6°F, what is the new temperature?

Back

-10°F

Front

What equation describes Bob's progress if he lost 5 points and gained 9 points?

Back

-5 + 9 = 4

Front

What is 8 + (-2)?

Back

6

Front

How do you add two negative integers?

Back

Add their absolute values and the result is negative.

Front

What is the sum of two positive integers?

Back

The result is always a positive integer.

Front

What is the result of adding zero to any integer?

Back

The result is the same integer.

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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.