Integers and Their Opposites

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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 opposite of a positive integer?

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The opposite of a positive integer is a negative integer. For example, the opposite of 5 is -5.

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What is the opposite of -27?

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The opposite of -27 is 27.

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How do you represent a withdrawal of money in integers?

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A withdrawal is represented as a negative integer. For example, withdrawing $45 is represented as -45.

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What is the value of -8 + 8?

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The value of -8 + 8 is 0.

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What is the relationship between positive integers and zero?

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Positive integers are greater than 0.

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Which integer represents a temperature of 0 degrees Fahrenheit?

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0 is the integer that represents a temperature of 0 degrees Fahrenheit.

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What integer represents a temperature of -15 degrees Fahrenheit?

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-15 is the integer that represents a temperature of -15 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Which situation is best represented with a negative integer?

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78 feet below sea level is best represented with a negative integer, -78.

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What is the sum of -5 and -3?

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The sum of -5 and -3 is -8.