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 a negative integer?

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

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What is the result of 17 + (-15)?

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2

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What is the result of 8 + (-17)?

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-9

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What does subtracting a negative integer mean?

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

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What is the result of 22 - (-8)?

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30

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What is the result of -23 + 11?

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-12

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What is the result of -12 - 15?

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-27

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How do you subtract integers with different signs?

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When subtracting integers with different signs, add the absolute values and take the sign of the larger absolute value.

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What is the absolute value of -5?

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5