Adding and Subtracting Integers

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

Back

The result depends on the absolute values of the integers. If the positive integer is greater, the result is positive; if the negative integer is greater, the result is negative.

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How do you subtract a negative integer from a positive integer?

Back

Subtracting a negative integer is the same as adding its absolute value.

Front

What is the value of 11 - (-5)?

Back

16, because subtracting a negative is equivalent to adding.

Front

What is the result of -6 - 2?

Back

-8, because you are moving further into the negative.

Front

How do you calculate the difference between two temperatures, one positive and one negative?

Back

Subtract the lower temperature from the higher temperature.

Front

What is the result of -5 - (-7)?

Back

2, because subtracting a negative is equivalent to adding.

Front

What is the value of 10 + 5 - (-2)?

Back

17, because subtracting a negative is equivalent to adding.

Front

What is the definition of an integer?

Back

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

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What is the rule for adding two negative integers?

Back

When adding two negative integers, the result is negative and the absolute values are added.

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What happens when you add two positive integers?

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The result is always a positive integer.