Adding and Subtracting Integers Practice

Front

What is an integer?

Back

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

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What does it mean to add integers?

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Adding integers involves combining their values. If both integers are positive, the result is positive. If both are negative, the result is negative. If one is positive and the other is negative, subtract the smaller absolute value from the larger absolute value and keep the sign of the integer with the larger absolute value.

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What does it mean to subtract integers?

Back

Subtracting integers means adding the opposite. For example, to subtract a positive integer, you add its negative counterpart.

Front

What is the result of -2 + 4?

Back

2

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What is the result of 1 - 4?

Back

-3

Front

If the temperature is 1° below zero and rises by 17°, what is the new temperature?

Back

16°

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If a submarine is at -300 ft and descends 200 ft, what is its new level?

Back

-500 ft

Front

What is the result of 9 - 17?

Back

-8

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How do you represent a temperature drop of 4° from 17°?

Back

You subtract 4 from 17, resulting in 13°.

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What is the sum of -5 and 3?

Back

-2