Positive & Negative Review

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What is the definition of a positive integer?

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A positive integer is a whole number greater than zero, such as 1, 2, 3, etc.

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What is the definition of a negative integer?

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A negative integer is a whole number less than zero, such as -1, -2, -3, etc.

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What does the term 'absolute value' mean?

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The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. For example, |-5| = 5.

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How do you find the opposite of a number?

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The opposite of a number is found by changing its sign. For example, the opposite of 142 is -142.

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What is the rule for ordering numbers from least to greatest?

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To order numbers from least to greatest, compare their values and arrange them starting from the smallest to the largest.

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What does it mean to withdraw money from a bank account?

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Withdrawing money means taking money out of your bank account, which is represented by a negative integer.

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What is the relationship between positive and negative numbers on a number line?

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On a number line, positive numbers are to the right of zero, and negative numbers are to the left of zero.

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How do you compare two absolute values?

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To compare two absolute values, calculate their distances from zero and determine which is greater or if they are equal.

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What is the result of adding a positive integer and a negative integer?

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The result depends on the values; if the positive integer is greater, the result is positive, and if the negative integer is greater, the result is negative.

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What is the definition of 'greater than' in mathematical terms?

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'Greater than' means that one number is larger than another. For example, 5 > 3.