Integers

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What are integers?

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Integers are whole numbers that can be positive, negative, or zero. They do not include fractions or decimals.

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How do you order integers from least to greatest?

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To order integers from least to greatest, compare their values. For example, -9, -5, -3, 0, 3, 4 is in order.

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What is the integer representation of sea level?

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The integer representation of sea level is 0.

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What is the opposite of a positive integer?

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The opposite of a positive integer is its negative counterpart. For example, the opposite of 10 is -10.

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Which integer is greater: -5 or -9?

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-5 is greater than -9 because it is closer to zero.

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What is the absolute value of an integer?

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The absolute value of an integer is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. For example, |3| = 3 and |-3| = 3.

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Is the statement 'The absolute value of |3| is 0' true or false?

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False. The absolute value of |3| is 3.

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How do you find the greatest integer in a set?

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To find the greatest integer, compare all integers in the set and identify the one with the highest value.

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What is the integer that represents a loss of 10?

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The integer that represents a loss of 10 is -10.

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What is the sum of -3 and 5?

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The sum of -3 and 5 is 2.