Integers, Opposites 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. Examples include -3, 0, and 5.

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What is the absolute value of a number?

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The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. For example, |-4| = 4 and |3| = 3.

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What are opposites in terms of integers?

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Opposites are two integers that are the same distance from zero but in opposite directions. For example, -5 is the opposite of 5.

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What is the absolute value of -12?

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The absolute value of -12 is 12, written as |-12| = 12.

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Which is greater: |-3| or |-5|?

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|-3| is greater than |-5| because 3 > 5.

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If a number is -l-12l, what is it?

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The number is -12, since |-12| = 12.

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What are two integers with an absolute value of 10?

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The integers are 10 and -10.

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What integer represents a loss of 20 dollars?

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The integer that represents a loss of 20 dollars is -20.

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What is the opposite of 7?

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The opposite of 7 is -7.

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If you have a temperature of 5 degrees below zero, what integer represents this?

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The integer that represents 5 degrees below zero is -5.