Integers 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 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. It is always a non-negative number.

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What is the absolute value of -5?

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5

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Is -9 an integer?

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Yes, -9 is an integer.

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How do you compare integers?

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To compare integers, look at their positions on the number line. The number further to the right is greater.

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Compare: -9 ? 8

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-9 < 8

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What does a positive integer represent in real life?

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A positive integer can represent a gain, such as money earned or distance traveled.

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What does a negative integer represent in real life?

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A negative integer can represent a loss, such as money spent or distance lost.

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What is the absolute value of -18?

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18

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If you deposit $8, is it positive, negative, or zero?

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It is positive.