Intro to Integers

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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 does a negative integer represent in real life?

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A negative integer can represent a loss, a decrease, or a position below a reference point, such as temperature below zero.

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What does a positive integer represent in real life?

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A positive integer can represent a gain, an increase, or a position above a reference point, such as money deposited in a bank.

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How do you represent a decrease in temperature on a number line?

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A decrease in temperature is represented by moving down the number line towards negative integers.

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What is the integer representation of 15 above zero?

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The integer representation of 15 above zero is +15.

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What is the integer representation of 10 below zero?

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The integer representation of 10 below zero is -10.

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How do you identify if a situation is positive or negative?

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Identify if the situation involves a gain (positive) or a loss (negative).

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What does it mean when a number is to the left of zero on a number line?

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A number to the left of zero on a number line is a negative integer.

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What does it mean when a number is to the right of zero on a number line?

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A number to the right of zero on a number line is a positive integer.

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What is the result of adding a positive integer and a negative integer?

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The result depends on the absolute values; if the positive integer is larger, the result is positive, and if the negative integer is larger, the result is negative.