Introduction to 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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What is the absolute value of a number?

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The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. For example, the absolute value of -7 is 7.

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What is the absolute value of -13?

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The absolute value of -13 is 13.

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How do you represent a temperature drop of 12°?

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A temperature drop of 12° is represented by the integer -12.

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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 5 is -5.

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What is the opposite of -9?

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The opposite of -9 is 9.

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How do you represent a loss in sports using integers?

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A loss in sports is represented by a negative integer. For example, losing 4 yards is represented as -4.

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What is the integer representation of gaining 3 yards?

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Gaining 3 yards is represented by the integer +3.

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True or False? -5 is an integer.

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True. -5 is an integer.

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What is the sum of -3 and 3?

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The sum of -3 and 3 is 0.