Adding Integers Using Counters

Front

What is the result of -2 + 9?

Back

7

Front

What is 4 + -4?

Back

0

Front

A football team gained 9 yards and then lost 2 yards. Write the sum of integers to find the overall change in field position.

Back

9 + (-2) = 7

Front

Bob lost 5 points on page one and 9 points on page two of his math test. Which equation describes his progress?

Back

-5 + -9 = -14

Front

What is the result of 3 + -7?

Back

-4

Front

Define an integer.

Back

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

Front

What does it mean to add a negative integer?

Back

Adding a negative integer is the same as subtracting its absolute value.

Front

What is the absolute value of -5?

Back

5

Front

If you gain 7 points and then lose 3 points, what is the net change?

Back

7 + (-3) = 4

Front

What is the sum of -8 and 3?

Back

-8 + 3 = -5