Integers in the Real World

Front

What does the integer -50 represent in a real-world context?

Back

A decrease of 50 employees.

Front

How do you express the descent of a plane by 3000 ft as an integer?

Back

-3000

Front

Compare the integers | -4 | and | 4 | using the symbols <, >, =.

Back

=

Front

What integer represents a loss of 2 yards in football?

Back

-2

Front

Compare the integers | -45 | and | -34 | using the symbols <, >, =.

Back

<

Front

What is an integer?

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero.

Front

What is the absolute value of an integer?

Back

The absolute value of an integer is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction.

Front

How do you add two integers with different signs?

Back

Subtract the absolute values and take the sign of the integer with the larger absolute value.

Front

What is the result of -7 + 3?

Back

-4

Front

What is the result of -5 - 8?

Back

-13