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 product of two negative integers?

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The product of two negative integers is always positive. For example, (-2) * (-3) = 6.

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What is the sum of two negative integers?

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The sum of two negative integers is always negative. For example, (-3) + (-4) = -7.

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What is the result of subtracting a larger integer from a smaller integer?

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Subtracting a larger integer from a smaller integer results in a negative integer. For example, 14 - 24 = -10.

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What is the order of operations in mathematics?

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The order of operations is Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right). This is often remembered by the acronym PEMDAS.

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What is the result of multiplying a positive integer by a negative integer?

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The result of multiplying a positive integer by a negative integer is always negative. For example, 5 * (-4) = -20.

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What is the result of dividing a negative integer by a positive integer?

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The result of dividing a negative integer by a positive integer is always negative. For example, (-8) ÷ 2 = -4.

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What is the result of adding a positive integer to a negative integer?

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

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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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What is the result of multiplying two positive integers?

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The result of multiplying two positive integers is always positive. For example, 3 * 4 = 12.