Integers, Opposites and Absolute Value

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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 is the opposite of a number?

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The opposite of a number is the number that is the same distance from zero on the number line but in the opposite direction.

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What is absolute value?

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

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Express the integer for a gain of $20.

Back

20

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Express the integer for a loss of $15.

Back

-15

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What is the absolute value of |-7|?

Back

7

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Is the statement |5| = -5 true or false?

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False

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What is the opposite of 12?

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-12

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Express the integer for a temperature drop of 10 degrees.

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-10

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What is the absolute value of |0|?

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0