Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying and Dividing Integers

Front

What is an integer?

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero, but not a fraction or decimal.

Front

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

Back

The result is the difference between the two numbers, and the sign of the result depends on which number is larger.

Front

What is the rule for subtracting integers?

Back

To subtract an integer, add its opposite. For example, a - b is the same as a + (-b).

Front

What is the result of multiplying two negative integers?

Back

The result is a positive integer.

Front

What is the result of dividing a positive integer by a negative integer?

Back

The result is a negative integer.

Front

What is the absolute value of an integer?

Back

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

Front

Calculate: -7 + (-3)

Back

-10

Front

Calculate: 11 - (-5)

Back

16

Front

Calculate: -9 + 5

Back

-4

Front

Calculate: 12 - 6

Back

6