Adding and Subtracting Integers

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Define an integer.

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

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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.

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What is the rule for subtracting a positive integer from a negative integer?

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When subtracting a positive integer from a negative integer, the result is more negative.

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What happens when you add a positive integer to a negative integer?

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The result depends on the absolute values; if the positive integer is larger, the result is positive, otherwise, it's negative.

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