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Integer Rules. Adding Integers (+) + (+) = (+) A positive plus a positive is positive. (-) + (-) = (-) A negative plus a negative is negative. (+) + (-) = subtract and use the sign of the larger integer. Integer Rules. Subtracting Integers
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Integer Rules Adding Integers (+) + (+) = (+) A positive plus a positive is positive. (-) + (-) = (-) A negative plus a negative is negative. (+) + (-) = subtract and use the sign of the larger integer
Integer Rules Subtracting Integers Subtracting integers is really “adding the opposite!” Follow the following rules: 1st integer stays the same Change minus sign to a plus sign Use the opposite of the second integer Follow rules for addition of integers
Integer Rules Multiplication and Division of Integers Same Signs = Answer is Positive (+) x/÷ (+) = (+) (-) x/÷ (-) = (+) Different Signs = Answer is Negative (+) x/÷ (-) = (-)
Integer Rules Using Manipulatives to Solve Integer Problems Red/Yellow Counter Activity Red – negative; Yellow - positive Integer Card Game Red – negative; Black - positive