The General rule for adding and subtracting numbers 1. Two integers with the same signs Once 2 integers has the same sign, then just add the numbers. For example 1. 1+1 = 2 2. 2 + 5 = 7
2. Two integers with different signs When 2 integers has different sign, then find the difference For example 1. 1-1 =0 2. 2 – 5 = -3
3. Two integers that vary in sign When 2 integers vary in sign, then it will depend who which number carries the largest value For example 1. -3 + 2 = -1 2. 2 – 1 = 1