Opposites and Integers

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What is the definition of 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 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 find the opposite of an integer on a number line?

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To find the opposite of an integer on a number line, locate the integer and then find the point that is the same distance from zero but in the opposite direction.

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What is the opposite of 0?

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The opposite of 0 is 0 itself, as it is neither positive nor negative.

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How do you compare two negative integers, such as -12 and -2?

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To compare two negative integers, the one with the greater absolute value is the smaller number. Therefore, -12 < -2.

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What is the relationship between opposites on a number line?

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Opposites are equidistant from zero on a number line, but on opposite sides.

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What is the opposite of 10?

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The opposite of 10 is -10.

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If an integer is positive, what can you say about its opposite?

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If an integer is positive, its opposite will be negative.

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What is the opposite of the integer 1?

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The opposite of the integer 1 is -1.