Integers, Opposites, and Vocab

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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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What are opposites in terms of integers?

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Opposites are pairs of numbers that are the same distance from zero on the number line but in opposite directions. For example, the opposite of 3 is -3.

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How do you represent a number below sea level?

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A number below sea level is represented as a negative integer. For example, -1800 ft indicates 1800 ft below sea level.

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Order the following integers from least to greatest: -4, 4, -8.

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-8, -4, 4.

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Order the following integers from greatest to least: 5, -3, 2, -1.

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5, 2, -1, -3.

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What does a positive integer represent in a financial context?

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A positive integer represents a gain or deposit. For example, a deposit of $25 is represented as +$25.

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What does a negative integer represent in a financial context?

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A negative integer represents a loss or withdrawal. For example, a withdrawal of $25 is represented as -$25.

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What is the opposite of -1?

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The opposite of -1 is 1.

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What is the opposite of 0?

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The opposite of 0 is still 0.

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How do you find the opposite of an integer on a number line?

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To find the opposite of an integer, locate the number on the number line and move the same distance in the opposite direction.