The document discusses basic integer operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. It defines integers as whole numbers and their opposites. It provides rules for adding and subtracting integers with the same or opposite signs. It also explains that multiplying or dividing an even number of negative integers results in a positive answer, while an odd number of negatives gives a negative answer. The document cautions to watch the signs when raising negative integers to powers.

1. Integers +, -, x, / Basics 06/04/09 PH 01-4 & 5 Bitsy Griffin

2. Integers Whole numbers and their opposites. Other vocabulary: Opposites 06/04/09 PH 01 4 & 5 Bitsy Griffin

3. Absolute Value Distance a # is from 0. Always positive. Read as: The absolute value of . . . |-6| 06/04/09 PH 01 4 & 5 Bitsy Griffin

4. Adding #’s w/same sign: Add absolute values and tack on the sign. Adding #’s w/ op signs: Find difference of absolute values Take sign of number that “appears” larger 06/04/09 PH 01 4 & 5 Bitsy Griffin

5. subtracting #’s Add the opposite of the second # 06/04/09 PH 01 4 & 5 Bitsy Griffin

6. AV on Calculator 2 nd 0 takes you to the catalogue. abs is absolute value. Hit enter. Make sure you close the (). 06/04/09 PH 01 4 & 5 Bitsy Griffin

7. Multiply Positive Integers Multiply or Divide any number of terms Answer is always positive 06/04/09 PH 01 4 & 5 Bitsy Griffin

8. X or / Mixed or Negative Integers Multiply or divide an even number of negative integers Answer is always positive Multiply or divide an odd number of negative integers Answer is always negative 06/04/09 PH 01 4 & 5 Bitsy Griffin

9. Caution Watch out for negative integers raised to powers -3^2 (-3)^2 -3^3 (-3)^3 06/04/09 PH 01 4 & 5 Bitsy Griffin

10. Review How do you add Integers with same sign? How do you add Integers with diff signs? How do you subtract integers? 06/04/09 PH 01 4 & 5 Bitsy Griffin

11. Review In multiplication / division, how do you know the answer should be positive? Negative? 06/04/09 PH 01 4 & 5 Bitsy Griffin