Integers

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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 does the term 'opposite' mean in relation to integers?

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The opposite of an integer is the number that is the same distance from zero on the number line but in the opposite direction. For example, the opposite of -4 is 4.

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How do you represent a decrease using integers?

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A decrease is represented by a negative integer. For example, a decrease of 5 can be represented as -5.

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How do you represent an increase using integers?

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An increase is represented by a positive integer. For example, an increase of 10 can be represented as +10 or simply 10.

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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, the absolute value of -7 is 7.

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How do you order integers from least to greatest?

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To order integers from least to greatest, start with the smallest number and move to the largest. For example, -5, -3, 0, 2.

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What is the greatest integer in the set: -10, -5, 0, 5?

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The greatest integer in the set is 5.

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What is the least integer in the set: -20, -15, -10, -5?

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The least integer in the set is -20.

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How do you add two integers with different signs?

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When adding integers with different signs, subtract the smaller absolute value from the larger absolute value and keep the sign of the integer with the larger absolute value.

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What is the result of -8 + 3?

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The result of -8 + 3 is -5.