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. Examples include -3, 0, and 5.

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What does a positive integer represent?

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A positive integer represents a value greater than zero. For example, +5 is a positive integer.

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What does a negative integer represent?

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A negative integer represents a value less than zero. For example, -5 is a negative integer.

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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 -5 is 5.

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How do you add two integers with the same sign?

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When adding two integers with the same sign, add their absolute values and keep the sign. For example, -3 + -2 = -5.

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How do you add two integers with different signs?

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When adding two integers with different signs, subtract the smaller absolute value from the larger absolute value and take the sign of the integer with the larger absolute value. For example, 5 + -3 = 2.

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What is the opposite of an integer?

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The opposite of an integer is the integer that is the same distance from zero but in the opposite direction. For example, the opposite of -4 is +4.

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What is the result of subtracting a negative integer?

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

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What is the sum of -7 and 4?

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The sum of -7 and 4 is -3.

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What is the product of two negative integers?

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The product of two negative integers is a positive integer. For example, -3 * -2 = 6.