Integer Models

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What is an integer?

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero, but not a fraction or decimal.

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What does it mean to add integers with different signs?

Back

When adding integers with different signs, 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 is the result of -4 + 5?

Back

1

Front

What is the result of -6 + 9?

Back

3

Front

What is the result of 2 + (-4)?

Back

-2

Front

What does it mean to subtract an integer?

Back

Subtracting an integer is the same as adding its opposite.

Front

What is the result of 5 - 8?

Back

-3

Front

What is the result of -3 - 2?

Back

-5

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What is the result of -2 + -3?

Back

-5

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What is the rule for adding two negative integers?

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When adding two negative integers, the result is negative and you add their absolute values.