Integers, Opposites, & 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 3 is -3.

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What is the absolute value of a number?

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The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. For example, the absolute value of -4 is 4.

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What is the opposite of 0?

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The opposite of 0 is 0.

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What is the opposite of -10?

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The opposite of -10 is 10.

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The result is 8.

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The result is 5.

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If a number is 20 feet below sea level, what integer represents this situation?

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The integer is -20.