Integers- add/subtract

Front

What is the result of -15 - 3?

Back

-18

Front

If a scuba diver is at -25 feet and comes up 11 feet, what is his new position?

Back

-14 feet

Front

What is the sum of -9 and -5?

Back

-14

Front

What is the result of 3 + (-9)?

Back

-6

Front

Which equation represents the model of 6 + (-9)?

Back

6 + (-9) = -3

Front

What is an integer?

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero.

Front

How do you add two negative integers?

Back

When adding two negative integers, you add their absolute values and keep the negative sign.

Front

What is the rule for subtracting integers?

Back

To subtract an integer, add its opposite.

Front

What is the result of adding a positive integer to a negative integer?

Back

The result depends on the absolute values; if the positive integer is larger, the result is positive, otherwise it's negative.

Front

What is the absolute value of an integer?

Back

The absolute value of an integer is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction.