Adding and Subtracting Integers

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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.

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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 take 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 is the same as adding the opposite. For example, to subtract a negative integer, you add its positive counterpart.

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What is the result of 1 - 2?

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-1

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What is the result of -7 - (-2)?

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-5

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What is the result of 2 + (-21)?

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-19

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What is the result of -14 + (-3)?

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-17

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What is the result of 12 - 14?

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-2

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

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Subtract the absolute values and take the sign of the integer with the larger absolute value.

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How do you subtract a negative integer from a positive integer?

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You add the absolute value of the negative integer to the positive integer.