Opposite Integers and Their Sums

In this video, Whitney explains the concept of adding integers using opposites, also known as adding opposite integers. She clarifies that opposite integers are pairs of numbers like 1 and -1, 14 and -14, or -3 and 3. The video demonstrates that when you add opposite integers, the result is always zero. Whitney provides examples to illustrate this concept, emphasizing that the sum of opposite integers is consistently zero.

What is the more mathematically correct term for 'adding integers using opposites'?

• Subtracting integers

• Adding opposite integers

• Multiplying integers

• Dividing integers

Which of the following is an example of opposite integers?

• 7 and 8

• 2 and 3

• 10 and 11

• 5 and -5

What is the opposite of the integer 1?

• 1

• -1

• 0

• 2

What is the opposite of -1?

• -1

• 0

• 1

• 2

What is the sum of 1 and its opposite?

• 1

• 0

• -1

• 2

If you add 14 and its opposite, what is the result?

• 28

• -28

• 0

• 14

What is the sum of -3 and 3?

• 0

• 3

• 6

• -6

When adding opposite integers, what is the sum always equal to?

• The larger integer

• The absolute value of the integers

• The smaller integer

• Zero

Which of the following pairs are not opposite integers?

• 4 and -4

• 7 and -7

• 9 and 9

• 10 and -10

What is the result of adding -14 and 14?

• 0

• 14

• -28

• 28