Adding Integers and Their Properties

Matt with Mr. J explains how to add integers by considering the starting point and whether values increase or decrease. He provides two examples: adding a positive and a negative integer, and adding two negative integers. The video concludes with a quick review and a link to a more detailed explanation.

What should you consider first when adding integers?

• The size of the numbers

• The type of numbers (odd or even)

• The starting point and direction of change

• The color of the numbers

If you start with a positive number and add a negative number, what happens to the value?

• It increases

• It decreases

• It becomes zero

• It stays the same

What is the result of adding 7 and negative 2?

• 9

• 5

• 3

• 0

When adding two negative numbers, what happens to the overall value?

• It becomes zero

• It becomes positive

• It decreases further

• It stays the same

What is the sum of negative 10 and negative 4?

• -6

• -14

• -4

• 0