Integers 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 absolute value?

Back

Absolute value is the distance of a number from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. It is always a non-negative number.

Front

What is the absolute value of -4?

Back

The absolute value of -4 is 4.

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What is the absolute value of 7?

Back

The absolute value of 7 is 7.

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How do you represent a number below sea level?

Back

A number below sea level is represented as a negative integer. For example, 2,250 below sea level is -2,250.

Front

What is the integer represented by 'A' on the number line if A is to the left of 0?

Back

If 'A' is to the left of 0, it is a negative integer.

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Is -5 greater than -3?

Back

No, -5 is less than -3.

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What does it mean if a number is positive?

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A positive number is greater than zero and is located to the right of zero on the number line.

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What does it mean if a number is negative?

Back

A negative number is less than zero and is located to the left of zero on the number line.

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What is the absolute value of 0?

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The absolute value of 0 is 0.