ADDING

INTEGERS
Math 7
 An integer is a positive or
negative whole number,
including 0.

…-3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3…

 NUMBER LINES…
 Number lines are an excellent way to add
positive and negative numbers that are not
opposites.

-3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3
 ADDITION RULES
1. To add two numbers with the same sign, add
the numbers together. The answer will have
the same sign as the numbers.
ex.) 3 + 5 = 8 -3 + (-5) = -8
2. To add two numbers with different signs,
take the bigger digit and subtract the other
digit. Your answer will have the same sign
as the bigger digit.
ex.) -3 + 5 = 2 3 + (-5) = -2
 SIGNS FOR ADDITION

(+) + ( +) = +
(-) + ( -) = -
(+) + ( -) = Subtract the digits
and keep the sign of
(-) + ( +) = the larger digit.
 Examples…
1.) -1 + 4 =3

2.) 7 + (-3) =4

3.) -2 + (-2) = -4

4.) 6 + (-9) = -3
Integer song