Sets and Adding/Subtracting Integers

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What is a set in mathematics?

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A set is a collection of distinct objects, considered as an object in its own right.

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What are integers?

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Integers are whole numbers that can be positive, negative, or zero.

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What is the absolute value of a number?

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The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction.

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How do you find the difference between two integers?

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To find the difference, subtract the smaller integer from the larger integer.

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What is the sum of -5 and 3?

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-5 + 3 = -2.

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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 7 + (-4)?

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7 + (-4) = 3.

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What is the result of -10 - 5?

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-10 - 5 = -15.

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What is a whole number?

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A whole number is a non-negative integer, including zero.

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What is the profit if expenses are $30 and earnings are $100?

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Profit = Earnings - Expenses = 100 - 30 = $70.