Adding and Subtracting Integers

Front

What is the result of 5 + (-8)?

Back

-3

Front

What is the result of -3 - (-14)?

Back

11

Front

What is the result of -2 - (-10)?

Back

8

Front

What is the result of 2 - 14?

Back

-12

Front

What is the result of -9 + 15?

Back

6

Front

Define an integer.

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero.

Front

What is the rule for adding two integers with the same sign?

Back

Add their absolute values and keep the sign.

Front

What is the rule for adding two integers with different signs?

Back

Subtract the smaller absolute value from the larger absolute value and take the sign of the integer with the larger absolute value.

Front

What is the rule for subtracting integers?

Back

To subtract an integer, add its opposite.

Front

What is the opposite of -7?

Back

7