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.

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What does a negative integer represent in real life?

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A negative integer can represent a loss, a decrease, or a position below a reference point, such as sea level.

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What does a positive integer represent in real life?

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A positive integer can represent a gain, an increase, or a position above a reference point.

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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 opposite of a negative integer?

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

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How do you express a descent of 500 feet?

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You express it as -500.

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How do you express an ascent of 200 feet?

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You express it as +200 or simply 200.

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What integer represents a loss of 15 yards?

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-15 represents a loss of 15 yards.

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What integer represents a gain of 25 yards?

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+25 or 25 represents a gain of 25 yards.

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If you are 10 feet below sea level, how would you express that?

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You would express that as -10 feet.