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 two integers that are the same distance from zero on the number line but in opposite directions. For example, -4 and 4 are opposites.

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What is the sum of a number and its opposite?

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The sum of a number and its opposite always equals zero.

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How do you represent a submarine 1800 ft below sea level?

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You represent it as -1800 ft.

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What integer represents a credit of $40 to your account?

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The integer is 40.

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Which is greater: 3 or -6?

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3 is greater than -6.

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What does a negative integer represent in real life?

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A negative integer can represent a loss, such as debt or temperature below zero.

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If the temperature in Juneau is -10 degrees and in Anchorage is -12 degrees, which is colder?

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Anchorage is colder because -12 is less than -10.

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What is the absolute value of -7?

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The absolute value of -7 is 7.

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How do you compare integers using symbols?

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You can use < (less than), > (greater than), or = (equal to) to compare integers.