Integers, Opposites, and Absolute Value

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What is an integer?

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero.

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What is the opposite of a positive integer?

Back

The opposite of a positive integer is a negative integer.

Front

What is the opposite of -5?

Back

5

Front

What does absolute value represent?

Back

Absolute value represents the distance of a number from zero on the number line, regardless of direction.

Front

What is the absolute value of -10?

Back

10

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What is the absolute value of 7?

Back

7

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How do you find the opposite of a number?

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To find the opposite of a number, change its sign.

Front

What is the absolute value of 0?

Back

0

Front

If a temperature is -15 degrees, what is its absolute value?

Back

15 degrees.

Front

Which integer represents a loss of 20 dollars?

Back

-20