August 18th(A) and 19th(B)

Review #1 - Section 2.3 Adding and Subtracting Integers

Upon completion of this section:
I CAN...
- find the absolute value of a number.
- add and subtract integers (including negatives).

ABSOLUTE VALUE - A number's DISTANCE (cannot be negative) from zero on the number line.
- positive value of a number
- symbol: n

Remember: Integers are positive and negative!

RULES:

Adding Integers (2)
- To add integers with the same sign, ADD their ABSOLUTE VALUES and keep the common sign.

- To add integers with different signs, SUBTRACT their ABSOLUTE VALUES and keep the sign of the integer with the larger absolute value.

Subtracting Integers
- To subtract integers, ADD the OPPOSITE
*change 2 signs.

Assignment:

***Skills Practice Sheet #2-2 - COMPLETE: The FIRST COLUMN on the front of the sheet (page 63) and the back of the sheet (page 68)
A-Day is due on Friday, 8-20-10
B-Day is due on Monday, 8-23-10