Integers and Rational Number Concepts

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What is the definition of absolute value?

Back

The absolute value of a number is the distance of that number from zero on the number line, regardless of direction.

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What is the greatest integer among the following: -17, -5, -1, 0?

Back

The greatest integer is 0.

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List two integers that have an absolute value of 15.

Back

The integers are 15 and -15.

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How do you calculate the distance between two integers on a number line?

Back

The distance between two integers is calculated by taking the absolute value of their difference.

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What is the distance from -7 to 5 on a number line?

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The distance is 12.

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Is the absolute value of -6 equal to the absolute value of 6?

Back

Yes, the absolute value of -6 is equal to the absolute value of 6.

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What is the absolute value of 0?

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The absolute value of 0 is 0.

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If an integer is negative, what can you say about its absolute value?

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The absolute value of a negative integer is its positive counterpart.

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What is the relationship between integers and rational numbers?

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All integers are rational numbers because they can be expressed as a fraction with a denominator of 1.

Front

What is the absolute value of -20?

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The absolute value of -20 is 20.