Understanding Integers

Front

What are integers?

Back

Integers are whole numbers that can be positive, negative, or zero. They do not include fractions or decimals.

Front

Order the integers from least to greatest: 4, –4, –2, 2, –8.

Back

-8, -4, -2, 2, 4

Front

What integer represents diving 40 feet below sea level?

Back

-40

Front

What integer represents owing someone 45 dollars?

Back

-45

Front

True or False: Every positive integer is greater than any negative integer.

Back

True

Front

What are the numbers to the RIGHT of zero called?

Back

Positive numbers.

Front

What are the numbers to the LEFT of zero called?

Back

Negative numbers.

Front

What is the integer for 0 degrees Celsius?

Back

0

Front

What is the result of adding a positive integer and a negative integer?

Back

The result can be positive, negative, or zero, depending on the values.

Front

What is the absolute value of -7?

Back

7