1.1 Identifying Integers and Their Opposites

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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.

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What are opposites in terms of integers?

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Opposites are two numbers that are the same distance from zero on the number line but in opposite directions.

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What is the opposite of +5?

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-5

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What is the opposite of -10?

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+10

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What integer represents sea level?

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0

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If the temperature is -5 degrees, what is the opposite temperature?

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+5 degrees.

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What does a positive integer represent in real-life situations?

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A positive integer can represent quantities like height, temperature above sea level, or money earned.

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What does a negative integer represent in real-life situations?

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A negative integer can represent quantities like depth, temperature below sea level, or money owed.

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If a balloon rises 20 feet, what integer represents its height?

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+20

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If the temperature drops 15 degrees, what integer represents this change?

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-15