Represent 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. Examples include -3, 0, and 5.

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How do you represent a decrease in altitude?

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A decrease in altitude is represented by a negative integer. For example, descending 3000 ft is represented as -3000.

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What does a negative integer represent in temperature?

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A negative integer in temperature represents a temperature below zero. For example, -18 degrees means 18 degrees below zero.

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What is the opposite of a positive integer?

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The opposite of a positive integer is its negative counterpart. For example, the opposite of 7 is -7.

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What is the opposite of a negative integer?

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The opposite of a negative integer is its positive counterpart. For example, the opposite of -3 is 3.

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What is the opposite of 0?

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0 does not have an opposite; it is neutral.

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How do you find the opposite of an integer?

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To find the opposite of an integer, change its sign. For example, the opposite of -5 is 5.

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What is the result of the opposite of the opposite of an integer?

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The result is the original integer. For example, the opposite of the opposite of 12 is 12.

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How do you represent a temperature increase?

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A temperature increase is represented by a positive integer. For example, an increase of 5 degrees is represented as +5.

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What integer represents a loss of 10 units?

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A loss of 10 units is represented as -10.