Integer Operations

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What is an integer?

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An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero. Examples include -3, 0, and 5.

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

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Subtracting a negative integer is the same as adding its positive counterpart. For example, 5 - (-3) = 5 + 3 = 8.

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What is the sum of two negative integers?

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The sum of two negative integers is always negative. For example, -4 + (-5) = -9.

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What is the difference between two integers?

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The difference is found by subtracting one integer from another. For example, the difference between 10 and 4 is 10 - 4 = 6.

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

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The result depends on the absolute values of the integers. For example, 5 + (-3) = 2.

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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. For example, | -7 | = 7.

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What is the result of multiplying two negative integers?

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The product of two negative integers is positive. For example, (-2) * (-3) = 6.

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What is the result of multiplying a positive integer by a negative integer?

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The product of a positive integer and a negative integer is negative. For example, 4 * (-3) = -12.

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What is the result of dividing a negative integer by a positive integer?

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The result is negative. For example, -10 ÷ 2 = -5.

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What is the result of dividing a positive integer by a negative integer?

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The result is negative. For example, 10 ÷ (-2) = -5.