Exploring the Addition of Integers

Why is it important to know the rules for adding integers?

• Because it is a skill used daily in math classes.

• Because you will always have a number line available.

• Because it is not used frequently.

• Because it is only used in advanced math.

What should you do if two integers have the same sign?

• Add the numbers and change the sign.

• Subtract the numbers and change the sign.

• Add the numbers and keep the sign.

• Subtract the numbers and keep the sign.

What is the rule for adding integers with different signs?

• Add the numbers and take the sign of the larger integer.

• Subtract the numbers and take the sign of the integer with the greatest absolute value.

• Subtract the numbers and take the sign of the smaller integer.

• Add the numbers and keep the sign.

What is the result of -3 + 6?

• 3

• -3

• -9

• 9

What is the result of -2 + 4?

• 2

• -2

• -4

• 4

What is the result of -1 + (-3)?

• -2

• 4

• -4

• 2

What is the result of -17 + (-1)?

• -18

• 18

• 16

• -16

What is the result of 14 + (-23)?

• -9

• -37

• 9

• 37

What is the result of 7 + 7?

• -14

• 0

• 14

• 7

What is the result of -2 + (-8)?

• 6

• -6

• 10

• -10