Adding Integers
Using Two Coloured Counters We can model integer addition with tiles. Represent -2 with the fewest number of tiles Represent +5 with the fewest number of tiles.
Write the number sentence that is illustrated =
Use your red and yellow tiles to find each sum = ? + = = - 5
= ? + = = = ? = = + 1
Using a Number Line Start at zero (0) When the number is positive count to the right. When the number is negative count to the left. +-
(-4) =+2
(-5) =-2
(-7) = -4
(+7) =+4
(+8) = +6
(+3) = -2
(+2) = -3
(-2) = -6
(-3) = -5
(-4) =-5
(-1) = -5
=5
=5
=6
Integer Addition Rules Rule #1 Signs the Same, Ignore signs Add the numbers Put sign back in the answer = = -14
Rule #2 Signs Different Ignore signs Subtract the smaller number from the larger number Put the sign of the larger number with your answer (+5) = = 4 Larger number Answer = - 4
Solve the Problems = = (+3) + (+4) = = = =
Solve These Problems = = (+3) + (-4) = = = -2 5 – 3 = – 9 = 0 9 – 5 = 4 7 – 6 = 1 4 – 3 = 1 7 – 4 = 3