Integers

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What is an integer?

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

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What does it mean to be 'above zero'?

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Being 'above zero' means having a positive value. For example, 5 is above zero.

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What does it mean to be 'below zero'?

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Being 'below zero' means having a negative value. For example, -5 is below zero.

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What is the opposite of a number?

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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 5 is -5.

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What is the sum of -3 and 3?

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The sum of -3 and 3 is 0.

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What is the result of adding a positive integer and a negative integer?

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The result depends on the absolute values of the integers. If the positive integer is larger, the result is positive; if the negative integer is larger, the result is negative.

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What is the absolute value of -7?

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

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What is the product of -4 and 2?

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The product of -4 and 2 is -8.

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What happens when you subtract a negative integer from a positive integer?

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Subtracting a negative integer is the same as adding its positive counterpart. For example, 5 - (-3) = 5 + 3 = 8.

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Write an integer to match the following scenario: 11 strokes above par.

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11