1.1 Identifying Integers and Their Opposites

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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, but not a fraction or decimal.

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What are opposites in mathematics?

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

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What is the opposite of +5?

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The opposite of +5 is -5.

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What is the opposite of -10?

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The opposite of -10 is +10.

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What integer represents sea level?

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0 represents sea level.

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What is the opposite of 32 degrees Fahrenheit?

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The opposite of 32 degrees Fahrenheit is -32 degrees Fahrenheit.

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If a temperature is 100 degrees Celsius, what is its opposite?

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The opposite of 100 degrees Celsius is -100 degrees Celsius.

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What does a positive integer indicate?

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A positive integer indicates a value above zero.

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What does a negative integer indicate?

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A negative integer indicates a value below zero.

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If a balloon rises 32 feet, what integer represents its height?

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+32 represents its height.