Integers Math Example 1

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Example 1

easy
Evaluate (−8)+15+(−3)(-8) + 15 + (-3).

Solution

  1. 1
    Group the positive and negative terms: positives =15= 15, negatives =(−8)+(−3)=−11= (-8) + (-3) = -11.
  2. 2
    Combine: 15+(−11)=15−11=415 + (-11) = 15 - 11 = 4.
  3. 3
    The result is 44.

Answer

44
When adding integers, group the positives and negatives separately, then find the difference. The sign of the result matches the group with the larger absolute value.

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The set of whole numbers extended in both directions: positive whole numbers, their negatives, and zero.

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