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. Examples include -3, 0, and 5.

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What does it mean to be 'above zero'?

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Being 'above zero' means having a positive value. For example, 5 is above zero.

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What does it mean to be 'below zero'?

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Being 'below zero' means having a negative value. For example, -5 is below zero.

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What is the opposite of a positive integer?

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The opposite of a positive integer is its negative counterpart. For example, the opposite of 5 is -5.

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What is the opposite of a negative integer?

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The opposite of a negative integer is its positive counterpart. For example, the opposite of -5 is 5.

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How do you represent a withdrawal in integers?

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A withdrawal is represented as a negative integer. For example, a $35 withdrawal is represented as -35.

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How do you represent a deposit in integers?

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A deposit is represented as a positive integer. For example, a $20 deposit is represented as 20.

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What is the sum of a positive integer and a negative integer?

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The sum of a positive integer and a negative integer can be positive, negative, or zero, depending on their absolute values.

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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. For example, the absolute value of -7 is 7.

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What is the result of adding a positive integer and its opposite?

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The result is always zero. For example, 5 + (-5) = 0.