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Simplifying Integers and Operations Guide

The document provides rules for simplifying integers, including addition and subtraction based on the signs of the numbers involved. It also outlines the multiplication and division rules for integers, emphasizing the use of signs. Additionally, there are exercises for practicing these concepts without a calculator.

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Simplifying Integers and Operations Guide

The document provides rules for simplifying integers, including addition and subtraction based on the signs of the numbers involved. It also outlines the multiplication and division rules for integers, emphasizing the use of signs. Additionally, there are exercises for practicing these concepts without a calculator.

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Integers

Simplifying Integers
When the signs are the same write down the sign and ADD.
Examples
1. -2 – 4 = -6 2. +4 + 5 = +9 3. -21 – 5 = -26

When the signs are different, write down the sign of the “bigger” number and SUBTRACT.
Examples
1. -2 + 3 = +1 2. -4 + 2 = -2 3. -12 + 11 = -1
3 is ‘bigger’ write 4 is ‘bigger’ write 12 is ‘bigger’ write
down the + and down the – and down the – and then
then 3 – 2 = 1 then 4 – 2 =2 12 – 11 = 1

Multiplication and Division


+.+ = + +÷+=+ Remember
-.- = + -÷ - = + 2(3) = (2)(3) = 2.3 = (2)3 = 2 x 3 = 6
+.- = - +÷-=- are different ways of multiplying.
-.+ = - -÷ + = -

Exercise: SIMPLIFY WITHOUT USING A CALCULATOR


e.g. -3 – 5 = -8 e.g. -3 + 5 = +2 e.g. 3 – (-1) = 3 + 1 = 4

-4 + 1 = -3 e.g. -3 +(-2) = -3 – 2 = -5
1. −2−9=¿ 4 – 7 = -3
e.g. -2 –(-5) = -2 + 5 = 3
2. −4−9=¿
3. −10−10=¿
4. −6−2=¿ 1. -3 + 2 =
5. −1−8 =

2. -4 + 7 =
6. −8−7 =
7. −1−5=¿
8. −1−3=¿ 3. 4–6 =

4. 3–5=

5. -9 + 2 =

6. -8 + 3 =

1
e.g. -(2) +(-6) = -2 – 6 = -8
7. -12 + 4 =

Like terms must be


gathered first

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Exponential Laws
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Powers
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