Integer Review

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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, but not a fraction or decimal.

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What is the absolute value of a number?

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The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. For example, |-5| = 5.

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How do you add two integers with the same sign?

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When adding two integers with the same sign, add their absolute values and keep the common sign. For example, -3 + -5 = -8.

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How do you add two integers with different signs?

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When adding two integers with different signs, subtract the smaller absolute value from the larger absolute value and take the sign of the integer with the larger absolute value. For example, -7 + 3 = -4.

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What is the result of -5 + 2?

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-5 + 2 = -3.

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What is the result of -4 - (-6)?

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-4 - (-6) = -4 + 6 = 2.

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How do you compare two integers?

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To compare two integers, determine which number is greater or if they are equal. Use the symbols > (greater than), < (less than), or = (equal to).

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What is the result of |-10|?

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|-10| = 10.

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What does a negative integer represent in real-life situations?

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A negative integer can represent a loss, debt, or a position below a reference point, such as below sea level.

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What is the result of (-3) + (-7)?

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(-3) + (-7) = -10.