Integer arithmetic project

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What is an integer?

Back

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

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How do you represent a depth below sea level using integers?

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Depth below sea level is represented by negative integers. For example, -500 feet represents 500 feet below sea level.

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What is the result of adding two negative integers?

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The result of adding two negative integers is also a negative integer. For example, -200 + (-300) = -500.

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What is the result of subtracting a positive integer from a negative integer?

Back

Subtracting a positive integer from a negative integer results in a more negative integer. For example, -5 - 3 = -8.

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What is the sum of -2000 and -900?

Back

The sum of -2000 and -900 is -2900.

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What does the expression 14.3 - 25 + (+12) equal?

Back

The expression equals 1.3.

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How do you add a positive integer to a negative integer?

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To add a positive integer to a negative integer, subtract the positive integer from the absolute value of the negative integer. For example, -5 + 3 = -2.

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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. For example, the absolute value of -7 is 7.

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What is the result of multiplying two negative integers?

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The result of multiplying two negative integers is a positive integer. For example, -3 * -4 = 12.

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What is the result of dividing a negative integer by a positive integer?

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The result of dividing a negative integer by a positive integer is a negative integer. For example, -10 ÷ 2 = -5.