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 is the sum of two negative integers?

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The sum of two negative integers is always negative.

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What is the result of -4 + -7?

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-11

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What is the difference between two integers?

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The difference is the result of subtracting one integer from another.

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What is the absolute value of an integer?

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The absolute value of an integer is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction.

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

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-28

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How do you express a decrease in altitude?

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A decrease in altitude is expressed as a negative integer.

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What is the result of (-4) - 6?

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-10

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What is the difference between 4 degrees and -7 degrees?

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11 degrees.

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What does it mean to add integers?

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Adding integers involves combining their values, taking into account their signs.