What I do and don't understand in 8th. It's a small essay about whole numbers and integers.

Essay by wbcoolerJunior High, 8th gradeA+, May 2004

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I understand many topics in math such as Integers. Integers are made up of Natural Numbers (counting Numbers 1, 2, 3...)Whole numbers (0, 1, 2, 3...)Integers consist of negative and whole numbers (...-1,-2,-3, 0,1,2,3...). Key words to know when dealing with integers are absolute Value (the distance a number is from zero on a number line (symbol is |x| ex |-5|= 5), Opposite (two numbers that are the same distance from zero on a number line but on different sides). To Compare integers you use < for less than, > for greater than, < for equal to or less than, > for equal to or greater than. To add integers ->

To add integers: If the sign is the same, add the absolute value of the numbers and keep the sign.

If the signs are different, subtract the absolute value of the numbers and keep the sign of the number that has the larger absolute value.

For subtraction just change the subtraction symbol to addition and turn the integer's sign following the subtraction symbol.

I don't really have any trouble with anything as long as I have enough time.