Writing Integers

Front

What is an integer?

Back

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

Front

How do you represent a temperature of 78 degrees outside?

Back

The integer representing this temperature is +78.

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What integer represents a loss of ten yards?

Back

The integer representing a loss of ten yards is -10.

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How do you write the integer for 10 degrees below zero?

Back

The integer for 10 degrees below zero is -10.

Front

If a scuba diver is 10 feet below sea level and rises 2 feet, what is their new position?

Back

The diver's new position is -8 feet.

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What does a positive integer indicate in a real-world context?

Back

A positive integer indicates a gain or an increase, such as a temperature above zero.

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What does a negative integer indicate in a real-world context?

Back

A negative integer indicates a loss or a decrease, such as a temperature below zero.

Front

How do you represent a gain of 5 degrees?

Back

The integer representing a gain of 5 degrees is +5.

Front

What integer represents a debt of 20 dollars?

Back

The integer representing a debt of 20 dollars is -20.

Front

If the temperature drops from 5 degrees to -3 degrees, what is the change in temperature?

Back

The change in temperature is -8 degrees.