Mastering Integer Addition and Subtraction

What is the definition of integers?

• The set of positive and negative numbers

• Only negative numbers

• Only positive numbers

• Only whole numbers

Where might you see negative numbers in real life?

• Sports scores

• Class schedules

• Temperature and bank accounts

• Shopping lists

What does the inequality symbol '<' mean?

• Greater than

• Less than

• Equal to

• Not equal to

Which inequality is correct?

• -1 > 100

• -2 < 5

• 5 < 3

• 2 > 4

How do you show 3 + 4 on a number line?

• Start at 3 and count 4 steps to the left

• Start at 4 and count 3 steps to the right

• Start at 3 and count 4 steps to the right

• Start at 4 and count 3 steps to the left

What is the result of 2 - 5 using a number line?

• -7

• 7

• -3

• 3

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

• Subtract the numbers and change the sign

• Add the numbers and keep the sign

• Subtract the numbers and keep the sign

• Add the numbers and change the sign

What is the result of -4 - 20?

• 16

• -16

• 24

• -24

How do you handle subtracting a negative number?

• Treat it as adding a positive number

• Double the negative number

• Treat it as subtracting a positive number

• Ignore the negative sign

What is the result of 2 - (-7)?

• 5

• -5

• 9

• -9