Integers

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What is an integer?

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An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero, but does not include fractions or decimals.

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What is the absolute value of an integer?

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The absolute value of an integer is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. For example, the absolute value of -5 is 5.

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How do you represent a gain in a scenario using integers?

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A gain is represented by a positive integer. For example, a gain of 5 yards is represented as +5.

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How do you represent a loss in a scenario using integers?

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A loss is represented by a negative integer. For example, a loss of 10 degrees is represented as -10.

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What is the opposite of a positive integer?

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The opposite of a positive integer is its negative counterpart. For example, the opposite of +5 is -5.

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What is the opposite of a negative integer?

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The opposite of a negative integer is its positive counterpart. For example, the opposite of -10 is +10.

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How do you add two integers with the same sign?

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When adding two integers with the same sign, add their absolute values and keep the common sign. For example, -3 + -2 = -5.

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How do you add two integers with different signs?

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When adding two integers with different signs, subtract the smaller absolute value from the larger absolute value and take the sign of the integer with the larger absolute value. For example, -3 + 5 = 2.

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What is the result of subtracting a negative integer from a positive integer?

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Subtracting a negative integer is the same as adding its positive counterpart. For example, 5 - (-3) = 5 + 3 = 8.

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What is the result of multiplying two integers with the same sign?

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The product of two integers with the same sign is positive. For example, -2 * -3 = 6.