FCMS7 Integers Operations Flashcard

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What is the result of subtracting a positive integer from a negative integer?

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The result is a more negative integer. For example, -15 - 3 = -18.

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How do you add a positive integer to a negative integer?

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You subtract the absolute value of the negative integer from the positive integer. For example, 3 + (-7) = 3 - 7 = -4.

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What is the result of subtracting a positive integer from zero?

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The result is a negative integer. For example, 0 - 16 = -16.

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How do you add two negative integers?

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You add their absolute values and keep the negative sign. For example, -20 + (-11) = -31.

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What is the product of two negative integers?

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The product is a positive integer. For example, -5 x -8 = 40.

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What is the definition of an integer?

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

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What is the absolute value of a negative integer?

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The absolute value of a negative integer is its positive counterpart. For example, |-5| = 5.

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What happens when 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. For example, 5 - (-3) = 5 + 3 = 8.

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How do you multiply a positive integer by a negative integer?

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The product is a negative integer. For example, 4 x -3 = -12.

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What is the result of adding two positive integers?

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The result is a positive integer. For example, 5 + 3 = 8.