Rules of Operation With Integers
The rules of operations with integers are as follows:
- If the signs of the two integers are the same, then the sum equals the sum of the two absolute values of the two integers together with the sign that connects the two integers.
- When two integers to be added have different signs, the sum will be equal to the difference in the two numbers, using the absolute value and the sign of the number with the largest absolute value.
- Difference between the two integers is equivalent to the sum of the first integer and the additive inverse of the second integer.
- Any two integers multiplied together will yield a positive integer if both of the integers have the same sign.
- Multiplication of two integers results in a negative value if the two integers are of opposite signs.
- Quotient of two integers is positive if both integers share the same sign and negative if the two integers are of different signs.
- Additive identity zero is also true which states that the addition of zero to an integer will not alter its value.
Operations of Integers
Operations with integers involve performing calculations with positive and negative whole numbers. Gaining an insight into these operations is very important for solving many mathematics problems and practical applications.
This article will focus on operations of integers starting from addition, subtraction, multiplication and division and illustrate through the use of a number line.
Table of Content
- What are Integers?
- Operations of Integers
- Addition Operation of Integers
- Subtraction Operation of Integers
- Multiplication Operation of Integers
- Division Operation of Integers
- Rules of Operation With Integers
- Examples on Operations of Integers