Integer Calculator

Perform arithmetic and advanced operations with integers including step-by-step solutions

Integer Operations

Please enter a valid number for the first value

Example Calculations

Basic Operations

Addition: 15 + (-8) = 7

Subtraction: -3 - (-7) = 4

Multiplication: (-4) × 5 = -20

Division: 24 ÷ (-8) = -3

Advanced Operations

Exponent: (-3)^4 = 81

Root: ∛(-125) = -5

Logarithm: log₁₀(1000) = 3

Number Line Reference

-3-2-10123

Positive integers: 1, 2, 3, 4, ...

Negative integers: -1, -2, -3, -4, ...

Zero: Neither positive nor negative

Sign Rules

Multiplication & Division

• Same signs → Positive result

• Different signs → Negative result

Addition & Subtraction

• Use number line movement

• Right for positive, left for negative

Understanding Integers

What are Integers?

Integers are whole numbers that include positive numbers, negative numbers, and zero. They do not include fractions, decimals, or irrational numbers.

Types of Integers

  • Positive integers: 1, 2, 3, 4, ... (also called natural numbers)
  • Negative integers: -1, -2, -3, -4, ...
  • Zero: 0 (neither positive nor negative)

Properties of Integer Operations

Closure Property

Addition, subtraction, and multiplication of integers always result in integers. Division may not always produce integers.

Commutative Property

a + b = b + a and a × b = b × a for all integers a and b.

Associative Property

(a + b) + c = a + (b + c) and (a × b) × c = a × (b × c) for all integers.

Real-World Applications

Financial Calculations

Banking transactions, profit/loss calculations, and debt management all use integer arithmetic with positive numbers representing gains and negative numbers representing losses.

Temperature and Measurements

Temperature readings, altitude measurements (above/below sea level), and scientific calculations often involve both positive and negative integers.