Intro to Integers

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What are integers?

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Integers are whole numbers and their opposites, including positive numbers, negative numbers, and zero.

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How can you represent a negative integer in a real-world situation?

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A negative integer can be represented by situations such as owing money or being below a certain level, like temperature below zero.

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What does the integer -10 represent in a real-world context?

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-10 can represent driving under the speed limit by 10 miles per hour.

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What is the integer that represents 23 below zero?

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The integer that represents 23 below zero is -23.

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How do you determine if a financial transaction is positive or negative?

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A financial transaction is negative if it involves a withdrawal or loss of money, and positive if it involves a deposit or gain.

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What integer represents a gain of 20 spots on a music chart?

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The integer that represents a gain of 20 spots on a music chart is +20.

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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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How do you identify the absolute value of an integer?

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The absolute value of an integer is the distance of that integer from zero on the number line, regardless of direction.

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What is the absolute value of -48?

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The absolute value of -48 is 48.

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In what situations would you use negative integers?

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Negative integers are used in situations involving debt, temperature below zero, or any context where a quantity is less than zero.