Integers Grade 10

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1. In Mathematics, integers are the collection of whole numbers and negative numbers.

Similar
to whole numbers, integers also does not include the fractional part. Thus, we can say,
integers are numbers that can be positive, negative or zero, but cannot be a fraction. We
can perform all the arithmetic operations, like addition, subtraction, multiplication and
division, on integers. The examples of integers are, 1, 2, 5,8, -9, -12, etc. The symbol of
integers is “Z“. Now, let us discuss the definition of integers, symbol, types, operations on
integers, rules and properties associated to integers, how to represent integers on number
line with many solved examples in detail.

Types of Integers

Integers come in three types:

Zero (0)

Positive Integers (Natural numbers)

Negative Integ

Addition of Integers

While adding the two integers with the same sign, add the absolute values, and write down the sum
with the sign provided with the numbers.

For example,

(+4) + (+7) = +11

(-6) + (-4) = -10

While adding two integers with different signs, subtract the absolute values, and write down the
difference with the sign of the number which has the largest absolute value.

For example,
(-4) + (+2) = -2

(+6) + (-4) = +2.

Subtraction of Integers

While subtracting two integers, change the sign of the second number which is being subtracted, and
follow the rules of addition.

For example,

(-7) – (+4) = (-7) + (-4) = -11

(+8) – (+3) = (+8) + (-3) = +5

Multiplication of Integers

While multiplying two integer numbers, the rule is simple.

If both the integers have the same sign, then the result is positive.

If the integers have different signs, then the result is negative.

For example,

(+2) x (+3) = +6

(+3) x (-4) = – 12

Thus, we can summarise the multiplication of two integers with examples in the below table.

Division of Integers
The rule for dividing integers is similar to multiplication.

If both the integers have the same sign, then the result is positive.

If the integers have different signs, then the result is negative.

Similarly

(+6) ÷ (+2) = +3

(-16) ÷ (+4) = -4

Examples on Integers

Example 1:

Plot the following integers on the number line:

-121, -97, -82, -67, -43, -10, 0, 10, 36, 55, 64, 77, 110, 126, 147.

Solution:

Integers on Number Line Example

In the above number line, each number has been plotted with a red dot.

Example 2:

Solve the following:


5+3=?

5 + (-3) = ?

(-5) + (-3) = ?

(-5) x (-3) = ?

Solution:

5+3=8

5 + (-3) = 5 – 3 = 2

(-5) + (-3) = -5 – 3 = -8

(-5) x (-3) = 15

Example 3:

Solve the following product of integers:

(+5) × (+10)

(12) × (5)

(- 5) × (7)

5 × (-4)

Solution:

(+5) × (+10) = +50

(12) × (5) = 60

(- 5) × (7) = -35

5 × (-4) = -20

Example 4:
Solve the following division of integers:

(-9) ÷ (-3)

(-18) ÷ (3)

(4000) ÷ (- 100)

Solution:

(-9) ÷ (-3) = 3

(-18) ÷ (3) = -6

(4000) ÷ (- 100) = -40

Practice Questions on Integers

1. Sum of two positive integers is a positive integer. True or False?

2. What is the sum of first five positive integers?

3. What is the product of first five positive odd integers?

4. Plot the integers from -10 to +10 on the number line.

To learn about the properties of integers and to solve problems on the topic, download BYJU’S – The
Learning App from Google Play Store and watch interactive videos.

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