Integers and Opposites

Front

What is an integer?

Back

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

Front

What is the opposite of a positive integer?

Back

The opposite of a positive integer is a negative integer.

Front

What is the opposite of -4?

Back

4

Front

If you move 3 units to the left of 0 on a number line, what integer do you reach?

Back

-3

Front

What is the opposite of 0?

Back

0 (zero is its own opposite).

Front

What is the opposite of -19?

Back

19

Front

How do you find the opposite of an integer?

Back

To find the opposite of an integer, change its sign.

Front

What is the integer that is 5 units to the left of 0?

Back

-5

Front

What is the opposite of 7?

Back

-7

Front

What is the opposite of the integer on the number line?

Back

The opposite of an integer is found by changing its sign.