Adding and Subtracting Integers

Front

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 a negative integer?

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Adding a negative integer is the same as subtracting the absolute value of that integer.

Front

What is the result of adding two negative integers?

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The result is a negative integer.

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

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The result depends on the absolute values of the integers; if the positive integer is larger, the result is positive, and if the negative integer is larger, the result is negative.

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What is the rule for subtracting integers?

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To subtract an integer, add its opposite. For example, a - b is the same as a + (-b).

Front

Calculate: 11 + (-7)

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4

Front

Calculate: -9 + (-2) + 9

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-2

Front

Calculate: -10 + 4 + 3

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-3

Front

Calculate: 5 + (-8)

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-3

Front

Calculate: 2 - 14

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-12