Integers and Absolute Value

Front

What is an integer?

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero. Examples: -3, 0, 4.

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What is the absolute value of a number?

Back

The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. Example: |–5| = 5.

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What is the opposite of a number?

Back

The opposite of a number is the number that is the same distance from zero but in the opposite direction. Example: The opposite of -3 is 3.

Front

What is the absolute value of -7?

Back

|–7| = 7.

Front

If you have a loss of 4 lbs, how is it represented in integers?

Back

A loss of 4 lbs is represented as -4 lbs.

Front

What does it mean if a number is below sea level?

Back

A number below sea level is represented as a negative integer. Example: 2,250 below sea level is -2,250.

Front

Evaluate the expression: |–5| + 8

Back

|–5| + 8 = 5 + 8 = 13.

Front

What is the opposite of 10?

Back

The opposite of 10 is -10.

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What is the absolute value of 0?

Back

|0| = 0.

Front

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

Back

The absolute value of -15 degrees is 15.