Integers and Absolute Value

Front

What is an integer?

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero. Examples include -3, 0, and 5.

Front

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 positive.

Front

What is the absolute value of -10?

Back

The absolute value of -10 is 10.

Front

Which is not a negative integer: -3, -1, 0, -5?

Back

0 is not a negative integer.

Front

What is the opposite of a positive integer?

Back

The opposite of a positive integer is the same integer with a negative sign. For example, the opposite of +7 is -7.

Front

How do you compare -3 and -2?

Back

-2 is greater than -3 because it is farther to the right on the number line.

Front

What is the absolute value of |-4.5|?

Back

The absolute value of |-4.5| is 4.5.

Front

If you have a loss of $50, how would you represent this with an integer?

Back

You would represent a loss of $50 as -50.

Front

What is the absolute value of 0?

Back

The absolute value of 0 is 0.

Front

Which is larger: -1 or -0.5?

Back

-0.5 is larger than -1 because it is farther to the right on the number line.