Integers, Opposites and Absolute Value

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

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.

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

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

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

The absolute value of -15 is 15.

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

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

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

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