Adding Integers Review

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What is the definition of an integer?

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

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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 happens when you add two positive integers?

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The sum is always a positive integer.

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What happens when you add two negative integers?

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The sum is always a negative integer.

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

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The result depends on the absolute values; if the positive integer's absolute value is greater, the result is positive, and vice versa.

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How do you find the sum of integers with the same sign?

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You add their absolute values and keep the common sign.

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What is the sum of (-3) + (-5)?

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The sum is -8.

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What is the sum of 7 + (-4)?

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The sum is 3.

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What is the result of adding zero to any integer?

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The result is the integer itself.

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What is the sum of (-8) + 20?

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The sum is 12, which is positive.