Adding Integers

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What is an integer?

Back

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 sum of 5 and -3?

Back

5 + (-3) = 2.

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What is the result of -10 + 4?

Back

-10 + 4 = -6.

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How do you find the overall change in position when given gains and losses?

Back

Add the gains as positive integers and the losses as negative integers.

Front

What is the sum of -8 and 20?

Back

-8 + 20 = 12.

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What is the result of 3 + -7?

Back

3 + (-7) = -4.

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If the temperature is -4°F and it drops by 6°F, what is the new temperature?

Back

-4°F + (-6°F) = -10°F.

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What is the result of adding two negative integers, -5 and -3?

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-5 + (-3) = -8.

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What is the result of adding a positive integer and a negative integer, like 7 and -10?

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7 + (-10) = -3.