5.1-5.2 Integers and Absolute Value

Front

What is an integer?

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero. Examples include -3, 0, and 5.

Front

What is absolute value?

Back

Absolute value is the distance of a number from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. For example, |5| = 5 and |-5| = 5.

Front

What is the absolute value of -808?

Back

| -808 | = 808.

Front

What is the opposite of a number?

Back

The opposite of a number is the number that is the same distance from zero but in the opposite direction. For example, the opposite of 3 is -3.

Front

What is the opposite of 0?

Back

The opposite of 0 is 0.

Front

What is the opposite of -7?

Back

The opposite of -7 is 7.

Front

Evaluate the expression: |5| + |15| = ?

Back

|5| + |15| = 5 + 15 = 20.

Front

What is the result of | -10 |?

Back

| -10 | = 10.

Front

If a number is negative, what is its absolute value?

Back

The absolute value of a negative number is its positive counterpart. For example, |-4| = 4.

Front

What is the sum of -3 and 3?

Back

-3 + 3 = 0.