Writing Integers

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What is an integer?

Back

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

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Is zero a positive or negative integer?

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Zero is neither positive nor negative; it is a neutral integer.

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What does a negative integer represent?

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A negative integer represents a value less than zero, often indicating a loss or a decrease.

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What does a positive integer represent?

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A positive integer represents a value greater than zero, often indicating a gain or an increase.

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Which of the following is an integer: 3.5, -2, 0, 7?

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-2, 0, and 7 are integers; 3.5 is not an integer.

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What is the integer representation of a loss of 5 yards?

Back

-5

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What is the integer representation of a gain of 10 dollars?

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+10 or 10 (positive integers are often written without the plus sign).

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How do you represent temperatures below zero using integers?

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Temperatures below zero are represented as negative integers, e.g., -5 degrees.

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What integer represents the elevation of a mountain that is 500 feet above sea level?

Back

500 (a positive integer).

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What integer represents the depth of a submarine at 200 feet below sea level?

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-200 (a negative integer).