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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How do you represent a number that is above zero?

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A number above zero is represented as a positive integer.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.6C

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How do you represent a number that is below zero?

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A number below zero is represented as a negative integer.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.5

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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, and is always a non-negative number.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7C

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What is the opposite of a positive integer?

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

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CCSS.6.NS.C.6A

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What is the opposite of a negative integer?

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

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CCSS.6.NS.C.6A

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How do you calculate the sum of a positive and a negative integer?

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To calculate the sum of a positive and a negative integer, subtract the smaller absolute value from the larger absolute value and keep the sign of the integer with the larger absolute value.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1B

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What does it mean to have a loss represented by a negative integer?

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A loss represented by a negative integer indicates a decrease in value, such as a financial loss.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.5

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How do you express a temperature that is below zero?

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A temperature below zero is expressed as a negative integer.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.5

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

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The result of adding a positive integer and a negative integer can be positive, negative, or zero, depending on their absolute values.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1B