Identifying Integers

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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 does a negative integer represent?

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A negative integer represents a value less than zero. For example, -1 indicates one unit below zero.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.5

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What does a positive integer represent?

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A positive integer represents a value greater than zero. For example, 3 indicates three units above zero.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.6C

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On a number line, which direction do negative integers go?

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Negative integers go to the left of zero on a number line.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.6C

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On a number line, which direction do positive integers go?

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Positive integers go to the right of zero on a number line.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.6C

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What integer represents a gain of 5?

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The integer that represents a gain of 5 is +5.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.5

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What integer represents a loss of 7?

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The integer that represents a loss of 7 is -7.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.5

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If the temperature is 4 degrees below zero, what integer represents this temperature?

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The integer that represents 4 degrees below zero is -4.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.5

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If you have 10 apples and give away 3, how can this be represented with integers?

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This can be represented as 10 (apples) - 3 (given away) = 7 (remaining apples).

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CCSS.6.NS.C.5

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What is the opposite of -6?

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The opposite of -6 is +6.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.6A