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⭐ 30 XPIntegers Operations Part 4
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Integers are whole numbers that can be positive, negative, or zero.
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Integers are whole numbers that can be positive, negative, or zero. When we perform operations with integers, we mainly use addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. For example, when adding integers, if you combine a positive and a negative number, you subtract their absolute values. Suppose you add 5 and -3. You calculate it as 5 + (-3) = 5 - 3 = 2. In subtraction, the same rule applies: subtracting a positive integer means you move left on the number line, while subtracting a negative integer means you move right. For instance, 4 - (-2) becomes 4 + 2, which equals 6. Multiplying and dividing integers follows similar rules: a positive times a positive is positive, and a negative times a negative is also positive. However, a positive times a negative is negative. Understanding these operations helps with problem-solving in real-life situations, like calculating temperature changes or financial transactions.
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1 of 2What is the result of adding 5 and -3?
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