Add Integers
Adding integers may seem intimidating at first, but it is a fundamental math skill that is essential in many mathematical applications. Here are some simple steps to follow when adding integers:
1. Identify the integers you need to add. Integers are whole numbers, both positive and negative, and can include zero.
2. If the integers have the same sign, add their absolute values (the values without their signs) and then keep the same sign. For example, to add -3 and -5, you would add 3 and 5 to get 8, and then keep the negative sign, so the answer is -8.
-3 + (-5) = -8
3. If the integers have different signs, subtract their absolute values and then keep the sign of the larger absolute value. For example, to add -3 and 5, you would subtract 3 from 5 to get 2, and then keep the sign of the larger absolute value (5), which is positive, so the answer is 2.
-3 + 5 = 2
4. If you are adding more than two integers, you can add them in any order you like. This is called the commutative property of addition. For example, to add -3, 5, and -2, you could add them in the order -3 + (-2) + 5, or in the order -2 + (-3) + 5, and you would still get the same answer, which is 0.
5. Practice, practice, practice! The more you practice adding integers, the easier it will become. You can use online resources or worksheets to help you practice.
P.S.: You can also use a number line to add integers!
