Identifying Positive and Negative Integers

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What is a positive integer?

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A positive integer is a whole number greater than zero, such as 1, 2, 3, etc.

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What is a negative integer?

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A negative integer is a whole number less than zero, such as -1, -2, -3, etc.

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How do you represent a loss in financial terms using integers?

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A loss is represented by a negative integer. For example, a loss of $100 is represented as -100.

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How do you represent a gain in financial terms using integers?

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A gain is represented by a positive integer. For example, a gain of $100 is represented as 100.

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What integer represents a temperature of 10 degrees below zero?

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-10

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What integer represents a temperature of 15 degrees above zero?

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15

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If a person owes $50, how is this represented as an integer?

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-50

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If a person has $30, how is this represented as an integer?

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30

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What integer represents a height of 5 feet above sea level?

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5

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What integer represents a depth of 10 feet below sea level?

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-10