UNDERSTANDING INTEGERS

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What is an integer?

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero.

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What does a negative integer represent?

Back

A negative integer represents a value less than zero.

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What does a positive integer represent?

Back

A positive integer represents a value greater than zero.

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What are opposites in terms of integers?

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Opposites are pairs of integers that are the same distance from zero on the number line but in opposite directions.

Front

What is the absolute value of an integer?

Back

The absolute value of an integer is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction.

Front

What integer represents a loss of 15 dollars?

Back

-15

Front

What integer represents a gain of 20 yards?

Back

+20

Front

If you withdraw $50 from a bank, what integer represents this action?

Back

-50

Front

What is the result of adding -5 and 3?

Back

-2

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What is the result of subtracting -4 from 2?

Back

6