Adding and Subtracting Integers

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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.

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What does it mean to add integers?

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Adding integers involves combining their values. If both integers are positive, the result is positive. If both are negative, the result is negative. If one is positive and one is negative, subtract the smaller absolute value from the larger absolute value and take the sign of the integer with the larger absolute value.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What does it mean to subtract integers?

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Subtracting integers is the same as adding the opposite. For example, to subtract a negative integer, you add its positive counterpart.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1B

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What is the result of 5 + (-3)?

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The result is 2.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the result of -7 + 4?

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The result is -3.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the result of -10 - 5?

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The result is -15.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the result of 12 - (-4)?

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The result is 16.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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How do you find the difference between two temperatures?

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Subtract the lower temperature from the higher temperature, regardless of their signs.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the difference between -9 and -11?

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The difference is 2 degrees.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the result of 35 - (-35)?

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The result is 70.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C