Adding and Subtracting Integers on a Number Line

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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.

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What does it mean to add integers?

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Adding integers involves combining their values, considering their signs (positive or negative).

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What does it mean to subtract integers?

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Subtracting integers involves finding the difference between their values, which can be thought of as adding the opposite.

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How do you represent -4 - 10 on a number line?

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Start at -4, move 10 units to the left to reach -14.

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What is the result of -4 - 10?

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-14

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How do you represent -4 + 3 on a number line?

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Start at -4, move 3 units to the right to reach -1.

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What is the result of -4 + 3?

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-1

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What does the equation 6 + -12 = -6 represent?

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It shows that when you add a negative integer (-12) to a positive integer (6), the result is negative.

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How do you find the sum of -8 + 3 on a number line?

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Start at -8, move 3 units to the right to reach -5.

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What is the result of -8 + 3?

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-5