6th Grade Integers Review

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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?

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. For example, the opposite of -4 is 4.

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How do you find the distance between two integers?

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To find the distance between two integers, subtract the smaller integer from the larger integer and take the absolute value of the result.

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What is the absolute value of -7?

Back

The absolute value of -7 is 7. Absolute value represents the distance from zero on the number line.

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What integer represents a gain of $20?

Back

A gain of $20 is represented by the integer 20.

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What integer represents a loss of $15?

Back

A loss of $15 is represented by the integer -15.

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Which integer is greater: -3 or -5?

Back

-3 is greater than -5 because it is closer to zero on the number line.

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What is the sum of -4 and 6?

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The sum of -4 and 6 is 2.

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What is the product of -3 and 5?

Back

The product of -3 and 5 is -15.

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What is the smallest integer?

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The smallest integer is negative infinity, but among whole numbers, it is -1, -2, -3, etc.