Integer Operations

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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 + (-6) = -3.

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What is the result of adding two negative integers?

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

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

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The result is always a larger positive integer. For example, 5 - (-3) = 8.

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What is the rule for multiplying two negative integers?

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The product of two negative integers is a positive integer. For example, -2 * -3 = 6.

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What is the rule for dividing two negative integers?

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The quotient of two negative integers is a positive integer. For example, -14 / -2 = 7.

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What is the result of multiplying a positive integer by a negative integer?

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The result is a negative integer. For example, 4 * -3 = -12.

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What is the result of dividing a positive integer by a negative integer?

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The result is a negative integer. For example, 10 / -2 = -5.

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What is the identity property of addition?

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The identity property of addition states that adding zero to any integer does not change its value. For example, 5 + 0 = 5.