INTEGERS - REAL WORLD

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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, but not a fraction or decimal.

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What does it mean to withdraw money from a bank account?

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Withdrawing money means taking money out of your bank account, which decreases the account balance.

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What is the opposite of a negative integer?

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

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How do you represent a deposit in a bank account using integers?

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A deposit is represented by a positive integer, indicating an increase in the account balance.

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What does a negative integer represent in real-world situations?

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A negative integer often represents a loss, debt, or withdrawal in real-world situations.

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If you have a debt of $300, how would you represent this with an integer?

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You would represent this debt as -300.

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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, |-5| = 5.

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How do you find the opposite of an integer?

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To find the opposite of an integer, simply change its sign. For example, the opposite of -10 is 10.

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What integer represents having no money in your bank account?

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The integer 0 represents having no money in your bank account.

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If you borrowed $200, how would you express this as an integer?

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You would express this as -200.