Integers: Absolute Value, Adding, and Subtracting

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What is the absolute value of an integer?

Back

The absolute value of an integer is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. It is always a non-negative number.

Front

Evaluate the expression: -9 + (-8)

Back

-17

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How do you compare absolute values of integers?

Back

To compare absolute values, find the absolute value of each integer and then compare the resulting non-negative numbers.

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What is the absolute value of -14?

Back

The absolute value of -14 is 14.

Front

What integer represents a 5 yard loss?

Back

-5

Front

Evaluate the expression: 13 - (-12)

Back

25

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

Back

Subtracting a negative integer is equivalent to adding its absolute value.

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Evaluate the expression: |-7| - |-4|

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3

Front

What is the absolute value of -7?

Back

The absolute value of -7 is 7.

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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 a negative integer.