Integers, Opposites and Absolute Value

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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 opposite integers?

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Opposite integers 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 absolute value?

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

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Which integer represents a temperature below freezing?

Back

A negative integer represents a temperature below freezing, such as -5 degrees.

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What is the absolute value of -10?

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The absolute value of -10 is 10.

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If you have a debt of $15, how can it be represented as an integer?

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It can be represented as -15.

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What is the opposite of -8?

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The opposite of -8 is 8.

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Evaluate the expression: |-3| + |4|

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The answer is 7.

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What integer represents sea level?

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Sea level is represented by the integer 0.

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Evaluate the expression: |–6| + 2

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The answer is 8.