Integers and Opposites

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What is an integer?

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero, but not a fraction or decimal.

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What is the opposite of an integer?

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The opposite of an integer is the number that is the same distance from zero on the number line but in the opposite direction.

Front

What is the opposite of -5?

Back

5

Front

What is the opposite of 8?

Back

-8

Front

What integer is 12 units to the left of 0 on the number line?

Back

-12

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What integer is 7 units to the right of 0 on the number line?

Back

7

Front

If the integer is -10, what is its opposite?

Back

10

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What is the opposite of 0?

Back

0 (zero is its own opposite).

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How do you find the opposite of a negative integer?

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To find the opposite of a negative integer, change its sign to positive.

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How do you find the opposite of a positive integer?

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To find the opposite of a positive integer, change its sign to negative.