M4T1: Integers, Rational Numbers, 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 a rational number?

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A rational number is any number that can be expressed as a fraction or ratio of two integers, where the denominator is not zero. Examples include 1/2, -3, and 0.

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What is absolute value?

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The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. For example, the absolute value of -5 is 5.

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How do you compare integers?

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To compare integers, use the number line: the further to the right a number is, the greater it is. Use <, >, or = to show the relationship.

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What is the result of -3 + 5?

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The result is 2.

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What is the result of -6 - 4?

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The result is -10.

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How do you order integers from least to greatest?

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List the integers starting from the smallest value to the largest value. For example, -8, -4, -2, 2, 4.

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What integer represents sea level?

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The integer that represents sea level is 0.

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What happens to numbers as you move left on a number line?

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As you move left on a number line, the numbers get smaller.

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What is the result of -2 + (-3)?

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The result is -5.