Integers, Opposites, and Absolute Value

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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 number?

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The opposite of a number is the number that is the same distance from zero on the number line but in the opposite direction. For example, the opposite of -5 is 5.

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What is absolute value?

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Absolute value is the distance a number is from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. It is always a non-negative number.

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What is the absolute value of -14?

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The absolute value of -14 is 14.

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What is the absolute value of 14?

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The absolute value of 14 is 14.

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If a temperature is 14 degrees below zero, how is it represented as an integer?

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It is represented as -14.

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What is the opposite value of -12?

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The opposite value of -12 is 12.

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Which integer represents a temperature of 68 degrees above zero?

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68 represents a temperature of 68 degrees above zero.

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Which integer represents a depth of 78 feet below sea level?

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-78 represents a depth of 78 feet below sea level.

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What are two integers with an absolute value of 15?

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15 and -15 are two integers with an absolute value of 15.