Integers, Opposites and Absolute Value

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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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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, |-4| = 4 and |4| = 4.

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What are opposites in terms of integers?

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Opposites are pairs of integers that are the same distance from zero but in opposite directions. For example, -3 is the opposite of 3.

Front

Which is greater: |-2| or |-4|?

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|-2| is greater than |-4| because |-2| = 2 and |-4| = 4.

Front

What integer represents a loss of 20 dollars?

Back

The integer that represents a loss of 20 dollars is -20.

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What is the absolute value of -15?

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The absolute value of -15 is 15.

Front

If a temperature is 5 degrees below zero, what integer represents this?

Back

The integer that represents 5 degrees below zero is -5.

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What are two integers with an absolute value of 10?

Back

The two integers with an absolute value of 10 are 10 and -10.

Front

Which integer represents a gain of 30 points?

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The integer that represents a gain of 30 points is 30.

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What is the least of the following: |-3|, |-1|, |2|?

Back

The least is |-1|, which equals 1.