Integers and their opposites

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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 positive integer?

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The opposite of a positive integer is its negative counterpart. For example, the opposite of 4 is -4.

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What is the opposite of -7?

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The opposite of -7 is 7.

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What do you get when you add a number and its opposite?

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When you add a number and its opposite, the result is 0.

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What is the result of -3 + 3?

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The result of -3 + 3 is 0.

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How do you represent -5 using counters?

Back

-5 can be represented using 5 red counters (negative) in a 2-color counter system.

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What is the result of -8 + 5?

Back

The result of -8 + 5 is -3.

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If you have 6 and you take away 9, what is the result?

Back

The result is -3.

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What is the sum of -4 and 4?

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The sum of -4 and 4 is 0.

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What does it mean to withdraw money from a bank account?

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Withdrawing money means taking money out of your bank account, which decreases the account balance.