The Other Side of Zero

Integers are the set of whole

Integers are the set of whole numbers that include positive numbers (1, 2, 3...), negative numbers (-1, -2, -3...), and zero. They extend infinitely i

The number line extends beyond zero

The number line extends beyond zero to the left, where negative numbers reside. Smaller numbers are to the left, larger numbers to the right. This cre

Every integer has an additive inverse

Every integer has an additive inverse - a number that when added to the original number gives zero. For example, +3 and -3 are additive inverses becau

Adding integers follows specific rules

Adding integers follows specific rules: same signs - add and keep the sign; different signs - subtract smaller from larger and take the sign of the la

Subtraction can be understood as finding

Subtraction can be understood as finding the movement needed to get from one position to another. It can also be converted to addition by using additi