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An integer that is equal in magnitude to the sum of their absolute values. Its sign is the same as which of the two numbers you are taking the difference from.

For example, for the integers 5 and -7.

Their absolute values are 5 and 7 so that the sum of the absolute values is 5+7 = 12.

Then 5 - (-7) = +12

and -7 - 5 = -12.

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