What are Integers?

Integers are a special group or category of numbers that:

Consist of the set of numbers: {-4, -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4}

Are all positive and negative whole numbers, which do not include any fractional or
decimal part.

A few things to note here:

1. There are no fractions or decimals in any part of the numbers
2. Negative numbers often represent the idea of being below a standard value.
3. Zero is an integer. In many other number groups whether or not zero is included makes a
difference. Note that zero is included in the set of integers.
4. Remember that categories of numbers overlap. Just like categories of geography (ex.
country, state, county, city, street) overlap each other (a street is in a certain city, which is
in a certain county, which is in a certain state, etc.) categories of math overlap each other
too.
5. Don't let the notation throw you off. The brackets ( { } )are used to write sets. This is the
standard mathematical notation used when you want to list a group (or a 'set') of
numbers. The ellipse ( ) just means they go on and on forever in the same pattern.
This is especially helpful when the group you are trying to represent is too big to write out
in its entirety.

Examples
Examples of Integers:
How do you subtract integers?
To subtract integers, change the sign on the integer that is to be subtracted.

If both signs are positive, the answer will be positive. Example: 14 - (-6) = 14
+ 6 = 20.
If both signs are negative, the answer will be negative. ...
If the signs are different subtract the smaller absolute value from the larger
absolute value.
Rule: The sum of any integer and its opposite is equal to zero. Summary: Addingtwo
positive integers always yields a positive sum; adding two negative integersalways yields a
negative sum. To find the sum of a positive and a negative integer, take the absolute value

of each integer and then subtract these values.

What does zero represent in

integers?
Whole numbers greater than zero are called positive integers. Whole numbers less
than zero are called negative integers. The integer zero is neither positive nor
negative, and has no sign. Two integers are opposites if they are each the same
distance away from zero, but on opposite sides of the number line.

How do you multiply integers?

To multiply or divide signed integers, always multiply or divide the absolute values
and use these rules to determine the sign of the answer: The product of two
positiveintegers or two negative integers is positive. The product of a
positive integer and a negative integer is negative.

Use the number line for adding and subtracting integers:

Add a positive integer by moving to the right on the number line

Add a negative integer by moving to the left on the number line

Subtract an integer by adding its opposite

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