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: -3, 0, 5.

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What is absolute value?

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Absolute value is the distance of a number from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. Example: |-4| = 4.

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How do you represent a loss in integers?

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A loss is represented by a negative integer. Example: A loss of 4 lbs is -4 lbs.

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How do you compare two integers?

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

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What is the absolute value of -7?

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The absolute value of -7 is 7, written as |-7| = 7.

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What does it mean to order integers from greatest to least?

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Ordering integers from greatest to least means arranging them from the highest value to the lowest value.

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What is the result of comparing -3 and -5?

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-3 is greater than -5, so -3 > -5.

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How do you represent a deposit in integers?

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A deposit is represented by a positive integer. Example: A deposit of $25 is +25 or $25.

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What is the greatest integer in the set: -3, -9, -6, 2, 5?

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The greatest integer in the set is 5.

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What is the result of comparing 6 and -7?

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6 is greater than -7, so 6 > -7.