Adding and Subtracting Integers

Front

What is an integer?

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An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero.

Front

What is the sum of 5 and -5?

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0

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How do you add two negative integers?

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When adding two negative integers, you add their absolute values and keep the negative sign. For example, -9 + (-12) = -21.

Front

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. If the positive integer is larger, the result is positive; if the negative integer is larger, the result is negative.

Front

What is the value of 3 - 7 + (-10)?

Back

-14

Front

What is the value of 3 + 7 - (-10)?

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20

Front

What is the value of 3 - 7 - (-10)?

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6

Front

What is the value of 3 + 7 + (-10)?

Back

0

Front

What is the result of 5 + (-2)?

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3

Front

What is the result of 15 + (-8)?

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7