1. Adding and Subtracting Integers (Positive and Negative Numbers)
If I asked you to solve the question of what is 5 – 2 = equal? most of you would have no trouble coming up with the answer of 3. Now what if I asked for the answer to ? How many of you would see that this is the same question just rearranged? The answer is still 3. Ok. Now lets look at a few questions:
How about =
+5 +3 = – 5 =
Can we see a pattern here? Is there a rule for adding/subtracting integers when the signs are the same?
What about: +8 – 7=
-7 + 2= – 5=
Can we see a pattern here? What is the rule for adding/subtracting integers when the signs are the same?

2. Adding and Subtracting Integers
Solve: = -5 – 3= +4 – 6 = 9 – 3 = -12 – 6= =