Integer Operations Flashcard

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What is an integer?

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero, but not a fraction or decimal.

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What is the additive inverse of a number?

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The additive inverse of a number is the value that, when added to the original number, results in zero.

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

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The result depends on the absolute values; if the positive integer is greater, the result is positive, and if the negative integer is greater, the result is negative.

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What is the result of subtracting a negative integer from a positive integer?

Back

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

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What is the product of two negative integers?

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The product of two negative integers is a positive integer.

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What is the product of a positive integer and a negative integer?

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The product of a positive integer and a negative integer is a negative integer.

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How do you find the difference between two integers?

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To find the difference, subtract the smaller integer from the larger integer.

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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.

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What is the result of 1 - (-5)?

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1 - (-5) = 1 + 5 = 6.

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What is the result of (-3)(-4)(-6)?

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(-3)(-4)(-6) = 12 * (-6) = -72.