A. Learning Situation 1:
In this set of integers, {..., -4, -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, ...),
1. (-2) + 5 =
a. Is -2 an integer?
b. Is 5 an integer?
c. Is the sum of -2 and 5 also an integer?
2.(-6) (-3) =
a. Is -6 an integer?
b. Is -3 an integer?
c. Is the product of -6 and -3 also an integer?
3. Is there a possibility that if you add/multiply two integers,the sum or product is NOT an integers?
Answers & Comments
A.
1. (-2) + 5 = 3
a. Yes
b. Yes
c. Yes
2. (-6) (-3) = 18
a. Yes
b. Yes
c. Yes
3. No, all sum and products that has integer factors and addends are INTEGERS
As we recap the meaning of an integer, it is a thing complete in itself, or a whole number in simple words. In other words, integers can not be fractions. Every factor or addend that is a whole number will always result in a whole number sum or product.