Understanding Integers and Operations Flashcard

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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, but not a fraction or decimal.

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What does it mean to add integers?

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Adding integers involves combining their values. If both integers are positive, the result is positive. If both are negative, the result is negative. If one is positive and the other is negative, 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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What does it mean to subtract integers?

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Subtracting integers means adding the opposite. For example, to subtract a positive integer, you add its negative counterpart.

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What is the result of adding -3 and 5?

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The result is 2.

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What is the result of subtracting -4 from 3?

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The result is 7.

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How do you find a percentage of a number?

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To find a percentage of a number, multiply the number by the percentage (in decimal form). For example, to find 40% of 80, calculate 80 * 0.40 = 32.

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What is the quotient of 144 divided by 12?

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The quotient is 12.

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What is the integer located at 4 units to the right of -6?

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The integer is -2.

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What is the integer located at 5 units to the left of 2?

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The integer is -3.

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What is the result of dividing 81 by 9?

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The result is 9.