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Using this flowchart will help you to add and subtract positive and negative integers. This chart is intended to be utilized after instruction with manipulatives and/or number lines.                 Put the middle + or - with the number that does not have a + or -. example: -25 +10 YES Is there only one number without a + or -? example: -25 + 10= NO Are there two negative signs? example: -25 - -10 NO Is there a positive and negative sign? -25 + 10 YES Subtract the least (smallest) number from the greater (biggest) number. 25-10=15 YES Subtract the least (smallest) number from the greater (bigger) number. 25 - 10 = 15   Add the numbers together. example: 25 + 10 = 35   Put a negative sign with your answer IF THE GREATER (BIGGER) NUMBER HAD A NEGATIVE SIGN. Put a negative sign with your answer IF THE GREATER (BIGGER) NUMBER HAD A NEGATIVE SIGN. example: -15 since the greater (bigger) number has a negative - sign.   Write a negative sign to your answer. example: -35         .