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 is the result of adding a positive integer and a negative integer?

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The result can be positive, negative, or zero, depending on the values of the integers. For example, 5 + (-3) = 2.

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What does it mean to owe money in terms of integers?

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Owing money is represented by a negative integer. For example, if you owe $5, it can be represented as -5.

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How do you subtract integers?

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To subtract an integer, you can add its opposite. For example, 7 - 3 is the same as 7 + (-3).

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What is the result of -12 divided by -3?

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The result is 4, because dividing two negative numbers gives a positive result.

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What is the product of two negative integers?

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The product of two negative integers is positive. For example, -4 * -5 = 20.

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What is the sum of -6 and 7?

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The sum is 1, because -6 + 7 = 1.

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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, |-5| = 5.

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How do you represent a loss in yardage using integers?

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A loss in yardage is represented by a negative integer. For example, losing 6 yards can be represented as -6.

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What is the result of 7 + (-13)?

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The result is -6, because 7 - 13 = -6.