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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 is the result of adding a positive integer and a negative integer?

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The result can be positive, negative, or zero, depending on the values of the integers. For example, 3 + (-5) = -2.

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

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Subtracting a negative integer is the same as adding its positive counterpart. For example, -8 - (-4) = -8 + 4 = -4.

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What is the result of 0 + any integer?

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The result is the integer itself. For example, 0 + (-100) = -100.

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What is the result of adding two negative integers?

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The result is 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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The result is a more negative integer. For example, -5 - 3 = -8.

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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, |-4| = 4.

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What is the result of adding two positive integers?

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The result is a positive integer. For example, 4 + 5 = 9.

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What is the result of -2 - (-10)?

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The result is 8, because subtracting a negative is the same as adding a positive: -2 + 10 = 8.

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What is the result of 10 + (-4)?

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The result is 6, because you are adding a negative integer to a positive integer.