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 a negative integer?

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Adding a negative integer is the same as subtracting its absolute value.

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What is the result of 17 + -4?

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13

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How do you subtract a negative 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 -3 - (-40)?

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37

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What is the result of -5 + 6 + -3?

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-2

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What does it mean to subtract an integer?

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Subtracting an integer means finding the difference between two numbers.

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What is the result of 30 + (-11)?

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19

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

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0

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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.