Positive and Negative Integers

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What is a positive integer?

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A positive integer is a whole number greater than zero, such as 1, 2, 3, etc.

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What is a negative integer?

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A negative integer is a whole number less than zero, such as -1, -2, -3, etc.

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What is zero in relation to integers?

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Zero is neither positive nor negative; it is the integer that separates positive integers from negative integers.

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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 3 + -7?

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-4

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What is the result of 0 - 16?

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-16

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What does 19 + (-6) equal?

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13

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What is the result of 13 - 19?

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-6

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How do you represent a decrease in value using integers?

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A decrease in value is represented by a negative integer.

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What is the absolute value of a negative integer?

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The absolute value of a negative integer is its distance from zero on the number line, expressed as a positive integer.