Adding and Subtracting Integers

Front

To ADD, move to the _________ on the number line.

Back

right

Front

Solve the problem: -4 + 3

Back

-1

Front

To SUBTRACT, move to the ________ on the number line.

Back

left

Front

Solve the problem: -4 - 5

Back

-9

Front

Solve the problem: 27 + (-83)

Back

-56

Front

What is an integer?

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero.

Front

What does it mean to add integers?

Back

Adding integers means combining their values, moving to the right on the number line for positive integers.

Front

What does it mean to subtract integers?

Back

Subtracting integers means finding the difference, moving to the left on the number line for positive integers.

Front

What is the result of adding a positive integer to a negative integer?

Back

The result depends on the absolute values; if the positive integer is larger, the result is positive.

Front

What is the result of adding two negative integers?

Back

The result is always a negative integer.