InTeGeRs

Front

What is an integer?

Back

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

Front

What does it mean to subtract a negative number?

Back

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

Front

Calculate: -8 - (-4)

Back

-4

Front

Calculate: -7 - 2

Back

-9

Front

Calculate: 3 - (-12)

Back

15

Front

Calculate: 2 - (-4)

Back

6

Front

Calculate: 1 - 2

Back

-1

Front

What is the result of subtracting a larger integer from a smaller integer?

Back

The result will be a negative integer. For example, 2 - 5 = -3.

Front

What is the result of subtracting zero from an integer?

Back

The result is the integer itself. For example, 7 - 0 = 7.

Front

What is the difference between positive and negative integers?

Back

Positive integers are greater than zero (e.g., 1, 2, 3), while negative integers are less than zero (e.g., -1, -2, -3).