Calculate Integer Sums

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What is an integer?

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

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What does it mean to calculate a sum of integers?

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Calculating a sum of integers involves adding whole numbers, which can include positive and negative values.

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How do you represent profit using integers?

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Profit can be represented as the total earnings minus the total expenses, often expressed as a sum of integers.

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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 is larger, the result is positive, and if the negative integer is larger, the result is negative.

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What is the sum of -55 and 275?

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-55 + 275 = 220.

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How do you find the elevation of an object below sea level?

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To find the elevation, add the depth (a negative integer) to sea level (0).

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What is the result of 10 + (-4)?

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10 + (-4) = 6.

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What does a negative result in an integer sum indicate?

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A negative result indicates a loss or a position below a reference point.

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What is the sum of 28 and -30?

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28 + (-30) = -2.

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How do you represent a loss in yardage in football?

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A loss in yardage is represented as a negative integer.