Introduction to Integers Flashcard

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What are integers?

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Integers are whole numbers that can be positive, negative, or zero, but do not include fractions or decimals.

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List the integers in order from greatest to least: 3, 2, 1, 0, -1.

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3, 2, 1, 0, -1

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Which of the following is not an integer: 3, -2, 3.14, 0?

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3.14 is not an integer.

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How do you compare two integers, for example, -9 and 8?

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-9 is less than 8, so we write -9 < 8.

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Is 0 an integer?

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Yes, 0 is an integer.

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What does a negative integer represent in a real-world context?

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A negative integer can represent a loss, debt, or a decrease in value.

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

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The result depends on the absolute values; if the positive integer is greater, the result is positive, and if the negative integer is greater, the result is negative.

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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 absolute value.

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How do you represent a pay cut of 120 dollars using integers?

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A pay cut of 120 dollars is represented as -120.

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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.