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 opposite of a number?

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The opposite of a number is the number that is the same distance from zero on the number line but in the opposite direction. For example, the opposite of 4 is -4.

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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, |-3| = 3 and |3| = 3.

Front

What is the opposite of -5?

Back

5

Front

What is the opposite of 12?

Back

-12

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Which of the following is the GREATEST? |-2|, |-4|, |3|, |-5|

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|3| is the greatest.

Front

What is the opposite of 54?

Back

-54

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The opposite of a negative number is always a ___________

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positive.

Front

What is the absolute value of -10?

Back

10

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If a number is positive, what is its opposite?

Back

The opposite of a positive number is a negative number.