TEST - Operations with 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. Examples include -3, 0, and 5.

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What does it mean to descend in terms of integers?

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To descend means to move downwards, which is represented by negative integers. For example, descending 5 meters below sea level is represented as -5.

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What does it mean to ascend in terms of integers?

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To ascend means to move upwards, which is represented by positive integers. For example, ascending 5 meters above sea level is represented as +5.

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How do you add two integers with different signs?

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When adding integers with different signs, 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 is the result of adding two negative integers?

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The result of adding two negative integers is always a negative integer. For example, -3 + -5 = -8.

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What is the result of subtracting a positive integer from a negative integer?

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Subtracting a positive integer from a negative integer results in a more negative integer. For example, -5 - 3 = -8.

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What is the product of two negative integers?

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The product of two negative integers is a positive integer. For example, -3 × -4 = 12.

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What is the product of a negative integer and a positive integer?

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The product of a negative integer and a positive integer is a negative integer. For example, -3 × 4 = -12.

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How do you divide a positive integer by a negative integer?

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Dividing a positive integer by a negative integer results in a negative integer. For example, 18 ÷ -3 = -6.

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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. For example, the absolute value of -5 is 5.