Comparing Integers and Real Life Situations

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What is the absolute value of -61?

Back

The absolute value of -61 is 61.

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What does a negative integer represent in real life?

Back

A negative integer can represent a loss, below sea level, or a debt.

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What does a positive integer represent in real life?

Back

A positive integer can represent a gain, above sea level, or a profit.

Front

Compare: -4 ______ -16

Back

-4 > -16

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What does the term 'zero' represent in integers?

Back

Zero represents a neutral point, neither positive nor negative.

Front

If a quarterback loses 5 yards, what type of integer is that?

Back

Negative.

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If a mountain is 200 feet above sea level, what type of integer is that?

Back

Positive.

Front

What is the relationship between -10 and -5?

Back

-10 < -5.

Front

What is the absolute value of 5?

Back

The absolute value of 5 is 5.

Front

How do you compare two negative integers, such as -3 and -7?

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-3 > -7 because it is closer to zero.