Integers and Absolute value

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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.

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What are the opposites of integers?

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The opposites of integers are the same numbers with opposite signs (e.g., -3 is the opposite of 3).

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What is absolute value?

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Absolute value is the distance of a number from zero on a number line, regardless of direction.

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What is the absolute value of -8?

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The absolute value of -8 is 8.

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How do you compare integers?

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To compare integers, look at their positions on the number line; the further right, the larger the integer.

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What is the result of -10 < -7?

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True, -10 is less than -7.

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What is the result of |-6| = 6?

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True, the absolute value of -6 is 6.

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What integer represents a loss of $5?

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-5 represents a loss of $5.

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What is the absolute value of 0?

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The absolute value of 0 is 0.

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If you have a profit of $15, what integer represents this?

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15 represents a profit of $15.