Opposites and Integers

Front

What is an integer?

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero, but not a fraction or decimal.

Front

What is the opposite of a number?

Back

The opposite of a number is the number that is the same distance from zero on the number line but in the opposite direction.

Front

What is the opposite of 0?

Back

The opposite of 0 is 0.

Front

What is the opposite of -3?

Back

The opposite of -3 is 3.

Front

How do you find the opposite of an integer?

Back

To find the opposite of an integer, simply change its sign.

Front

What is the integer that represents a gain of $20?

Back

The integer that represents a gain of $20 is 20.

Front

What is the integer that represents a loss of $30?

Back

The integer that represents a loss of $30 is -30.

Front

If you have an integer of -10, what is its opposite?

Back

The opposite of -10 is 10.

Front

What is the relationship between 5 and -5?

Back

5 and -5 are opposites; they are the same distance from 0 and on opposite sides of 0.

Front

What is the opposite of the opposite of -7?

Back

The opposite of the opposite of -7 is -7.