Integers

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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 a negative integer represent in real life?

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A negative integer can represent a debt or a loss, such as owing money.

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What is the opposite of a positive integer?

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The opposite of a positive integer is its corresponding negative integer.

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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.

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How do you represent a gain of 10 dollars using integers?

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A gain of 10 dollars is represented by the positive integer +10.

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How do you represent a loss of 15 degrees in temperature?

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A loss of 15 degrees is represented by the negative integer -15.

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What is the result of adding a positive integer and a negative integer?

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The result depends on the values; if the positive integer is greater, the result is positive, and if the negative integer is greater, the result is negative.

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What happens when you subtract a negative integer from a positive integer?

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Subtracting a negative integer is the same as adding its positive counterpart.

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What is |-8|?

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|-8| is 8, as it represents the distance from -8 to 0 on the number line.

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What does a pay cut of 50 dollars represent in integers?

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A pay cut of 50 dollars is represented by the negative integer -50.