Integers and their opposites

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What is an integer?

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero.

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What is the opposite of a positive integer?

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The opposite of a positive integer is its corresponding negative integer.

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What is the opposite of -5?

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The opposite of -5 is 5.

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How do you represent sea level in integers?

Back

Sea level is represented as 0 in integers.

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What does a negative integer represent in real-world situations?

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A negative integer can represent a loss, decrease, or a position below a reference point.

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If the temperature in Alaska is -3 degrees, what does this indicate?

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It indicates that Alaska is 3 degrees below zero.

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What is the result of adding a positive integer and a negative integer?

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The result depends on the absolute values of the integers; it can be positive, negative, or zero.

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What does the term 'WITHDRAW' imply in terms of integers?

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The term 'WITHDRAW' implies a negative action, often represented by a negative integer.

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If a company has 50 employees and loses 10, how can this be represented with integers?

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This can be represented as 50 - 10 = 40 employees.

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What is the significance of the number 0 in the context of integers?

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Zero is the integer that separates positive integers from negative integers and represents a neutral value.