Adding and Subtracting 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.

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What does it mean to add integers?

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Adding integers involves combining their values. If both integers are positive, the result is positive. If both are negative, the result is negative. If one is positive and the other is negative, subtract the smaller absolute value from the larger absolute value and take the sign of the integer with the larger absolute value.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What does it mean to subtract integers?

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Subtracting integers means adding the opposite. For example, to subtract a negative integer, you add its positive counterpart.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1B

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

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The result depends on the absolute values of the integers. Subtract the smaller absolute value from the larger absolute value and take the sign of the integer with the larger absolute value.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the result of -2 - (-8)?

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6

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the result of -8 - 6?

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-14

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What equation describes Bob's progress if he lost 5 points and then 9 points?

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-5 + -9 = -14

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the result of 9 - (-10)?

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19

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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How do you represent a temperature drop of 24 degrees from 10 degrees?

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10 - 24 = -14 degrees.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the rule for subtracting a negative integer?

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Subtracting a negative integer is the same as adding its positive counterpart.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C