Integer Addition and Subtraction

Front

What is the result of -9 + 5?

Back

-4

Front

What is the result of 1 - (-7)?

Back

8

Front

What is the result of -4 - 7?

Back

-11

Front

What is the result of 3 + (-8)?

Back

-5

Front

What is the result of (-8) + (-2)?

Back

-10

Front

What is the definition of an integer?

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero.

Front

What is the rule for adding two negative integers?

Back

When adding two negative integers, the result is negative and you add their absolute values.

Front

What is the rule for adding a positive integer and a negative integer?

Back

When adding a positive integer and a negative integer, subtract the smaller absolute value from the larger absolute value and take the sign of the integer with the larger absolute value.

Front

What is the rule for subtracting a negative integer?

Back

Subtracting a negative integer is the same as adding its positive counterpart.

Front

What is the result of -3 + (-5)?

Back

-8