Adding & Subtracting Integers

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What is the rule for adding integers with different signs?

Back

When adding integers with different signs, subtract the smaller absolute value from the larger absolute value and keep the sign of the larger number.

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When subtracting integers, which direction do you move on the number line?

Back

You move to the left on the number line.

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What does the equation -2 - 2 = -4 represent on the number line?

Back

It represents moving left from -2 by 2 units, resulting in -4.

Front

What is the result of the operation 7 + (-4)?

Back

The result is 3.

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When adding positive numbers on a number line, which direction do you move?

Back

You move to the right.

Front

What is the sum of two positive integers?

Back

The sum of two positive integers is always a positive integer.

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What happens when you add two negative integers?

Back

The sum of two negative integers is always a negative integer.

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How do you subtract a negative integer from a positive integer?

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Subtracting a negative integer is the same as adding its absolute value.

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What is the result of adding zero to any integer?

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The result is the same integer; adding zero does not change the value.

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What is the absolute value of an integer?

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