Integers and Absolute Value

Front

What is an integer?

Back

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

Front

What is absolute value?

Back

The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. It is always a non-negative value.

Front

How do you represent a gain in a numerical context?

Back

A gain is represented by a positive integer.

Front

How do you represent a loss in a numerical context?

Back

A loss is represented by a negative integer.

Front

What does it mean to list numbers in descending order?

Back

Listing numbers in descending order means arranging them from the largest to the smallest.

Front

What integer represents a deposit of $100?

Back

The integer that represents a deposit of $100 is +100 or simply 100.

Front

What integer represents a debt of $20?

Back

The integer that represents a debt of $20 is -20.

Front

How would you express six feet below sea level in integer form?

Back

Six feet below sea level is expressed as -6.

Front

What is the integer representation of a gain of twenty yards?

Back

The integer representation of a gain of twenty yards is +20 or simply 20.

Front

What is the difference between positive and negative integers?

Back

Positive integers are greater than zero, while negative integers are less than zero.