Adding and Subtracting Integers

Front

What is 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 result of 10 + (-4)?

Back

6

Front

What does subtracting a negative integer mean?

Back

Subtracting a negative integer is the same as adding its absolute value.

Front

What is the result of -8 - (-4)?

Back

-4

Front

If Emily is at -40 feet and swims up 10 feet, what is her new position?

Back

-30 feet.

Front

What is the result of 5 - 19?

Back

-14

Front

What is the result of -9 + (-5)?

Back

-14

Front

How do you represent a number below zero?

Back

A number below zero is represented with a negative sign.

Front

What is the absolute value of -7?

Back

7.