UNDERSTANDING 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.

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What does a negative integer represent in real-life situations?

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A negative integer often represents a loss, withdrawal, or a decrease in value.

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What does a positive integer represent in real-life situations?

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A positive integer typically represents a gain, deposit, or an increase in value.

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How do you represent a withdrawal of money in integer form?

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A withdrawal of money is represented as a negative integer.

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How do you represent a gain in sports, such as yards gained in football?

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A gain in sports is represented as a positive integer.

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What integer represents a loss of 50 dollars?

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-50 represents a loss of 50 dollars.

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What integer represents a deposit of 100 dollars?

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+100 represents a deposit of 100 dollars.

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What is the integer representation of being 30 feet below sea level?

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-30 represents being 30 feet below sea level.

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What does the term 'zero' represent in the context of integers?

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Zero is an integer that represents a neutral value, neither positive nor negative.

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What is the significance of the number line in understanding integers?

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The number line visually represents integers, showing their order and the relationship between positive and negative values.