Integers, Opposites and Absolute Value

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What is an integer?

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero. Examples include -3, 0, and 5.

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What is the absolute value of a number?

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The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. For example, |-4| = 4.

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What is the opposite of a number?

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The opposite of a number is the number that is the same distance from zero but in the opposite direction. For example, the opposite of -7 is 7.

Front

How do you find the absolute value of -10?

Back

The absolute value of -10 is |-10| = 10.

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Which is greater: |-3| or |-5|?

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|-3| is greater than |-5| because 3 is greater than 5.

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What is the opposite of 8?

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The opposite of 8 is -8.

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If a temperature is -15 degrees, what is its absolute value?

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The absolute value of -15 degrees is 15.

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What integer represents sea level?

Back

The integer that represents sea level is 0.

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If you have a debt of $50, how can it be represented as an integer?

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The debt of $50 can be represented as -50.

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What is the absolute value of 0?

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The absolute value of 0 is 0.