Addition and Subtraction of Integers

Front

What is the result of -2 - (-8)?

Back

6

Front

What is -8 + 7?

Back

-1

Front

What is 9 - (-7)?

Back

16

Front

What is 8 - 5?

Back

3

Front

What is 7 + (-6)?

Back

1

Front

Define an integer.

Back

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

Front

What is the rule for subtracting a negative number?

Back

Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding its positive counterpart.

Front

What is the result of adding a positive integer and a negative integer?

Back

The result depends on the absolute values; if the positive integer is larger, the result is positive, and if the negative integer is larger, the result is negative.

Front

What is the result of -5 + 3?

Back

-2

Front

What is the result of -10 - 4?

Back

-14