Calculate Integer Sums

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What is the sum of -8 and 20?

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12

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What is the sum of -10 and 10?

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0

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A team gained 5 yards and then lost 6 yards. What is the total change in yardage?

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-1 yard

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A submarine at -32 feet dives down 18 feet. What is the submarine's elevation after the dive?

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-50 feet

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What is 10 + (-4)?

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6

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Define 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 result of adding a positive integer to a negative integer?

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The result depends on the absolute values; 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 absolute value of -15?

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15

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What does it mean to calculate the sum of two integers?

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To calculate the sum means to find the total when the two integers are combined.

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If you add a negative number to a positive number, what happens?

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The result is less than the positive number, depending on the magnitude of the negative number.