Introduction to Integers Flashcard

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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.

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How do you know that 5 and -5 are opposites?

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5 and -5 are opposites because they are the same distance from 0 but on opposite sides of the number line.

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

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The integers in order from least to greatest are: -1, 0, 1, 2, 3.

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Which of the following is an integer: 0, 1.5, -3?

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0 and -3 are integers; 1.5 is not an integer.

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True or False: Numbers greater than zero are positive numbers.

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True.

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What is the absolute value of -7?

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The absolute value of -7 is 7.

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What is the sum of -3 and 5?

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The sum of -3 and 5 is 2.

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What is the product of -4 and 3?

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The product of -4 and 3 is -12.

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How do you represent the integer -2 on a number line?

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-2 is represented two units to the left of 0 on a number line.

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What is the difference between an integer and a whole number?

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Whole numbers are non-negative integers (0, 1, 2, ...), while integers include negative numbers as well (-1, -2, ...).