Operations on Integers

Front

What is an integer?

Back

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

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What is the result of adding two negative integers?

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The result is always a negative integer.

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

Back

The result depends on the absolute values of the integers; it can be positive, negative, or zero.

Front

What is the rule for subtracting integers?

Back

To subtract an integer, add its opposite.

Front

What is the result of multiplying two negative integers?

Back

The result is a positive integer.

Front

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

Back

The result is a negative integer.

Front

What is the result of dividing two negative integers?

Back

The result is a positive integer.

Front

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

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The result is a negative integer.

Front

Calculate: -5 - (-7)

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2

Front

Calculate: (-25) ÷ (-5)

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5