Adding Integers with Different Signs Explained

What is the first step when adding two integers with different signs?

• Add their absolute values

• Multiply their absolute values

• Divide their absolute values

• Subtract their absolute values

When adding integers with different signs, which sign do you keep?

• The sign of the second integer

• The sign of the greater absolute value

• The sign of the smaller absolute value

• The sign of the first integer

In the example -8 + 9, what is the result?

• 1

• -1

• -17

• 17

In the example 8 + (-9), what is the result?

• -17

• 17

• -1

• 1

What is the result of 5 + (-3)?

• -2

• 2

• 8

• -8

What is the result of -7 + 4?

• -11

• 3

• 11

• -3

What is the result of -6 + 6?

• 12

• 6

• -12

• 0

What is the result of 10 + (-15)?

• -25

• 5

• -5

• 25

What is the rule for adding two integers with opposite signs?

• Add their absolute values and keep the sign of the smaller absolute value

• Subtract their absolute values and keep the sign of the greater absolute value

• Multiply their absolute values and keep the sign of the first integer

• Divide their absolute values and keep the sign of the second integer