Working with Integers

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Adding and Subtracting Integers

This topic turns out to be very difficult for some students to understand.  I've gathered video tutorials from YouTube which may help you or your student(s) understand the reasons for the different rules...

Adding Integers 

Math Made Simple

Looks at the rules for addition of integers. Starts by using the example of money. Money you have is positive. Money you owe is negative.

Shows a simple rule for adding a positive and a negative number:

"Find the difference in the numbers and keep the sign of the larger number."

If this video is helpful, you can find more at mathmadesimple.com.

Integers and Absolute Value

Sample from mathmadesimple.com lesson 105, a 70 min math lesson focusing on the rules for integers and absolute value. Also covered are expressions with negative fractions and order of operations.

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Nutshell Math 

YourTeacher.com 

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Rebecca Newburn 

Adding & Subtracting Integers Using Integer Tiles

Visit http://www.rebeccanewburn.com for more math resources. Learn how to add and subtract integers using integer tiles. For more information and help with integers check out http://www.squidoo.com/integers/.

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