Integers on a Number Line

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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 does the number line represent?

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A number line is a visual representation of numbers in order, showing positive numbers to the right and negative numbers to the left of zero.

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Where is zero located on the number line?

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Zero is located at the center of the number line, separating positive and negative integers.

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What is the opposite of a positive integer?

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The opposite of a positive integer is its corresponding negative integer. For example, the opposite of 5 is -5.

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What is the absolute value of a number?

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The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. For example, |-3| = 3.

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How do you find the opposite of an integer on the number line?

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To find the opposite of an integer, locate it on the number line and move the same distance in the opposite direction.

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What is the greatest integer among -1, -2, and -3?

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The greatest integer among -1, -2, and -3 is -1, as it is closest to zero.

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What is the relationship between negative integers and positive integers?

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Negative integers are less than zero, while positive integers are greater than zero. They are opposites of each other.

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What does |-4| equal?

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|-4| equals 4, as absolute value measures distance from zero.

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If you add a positive integer to a negative integer, what is the result?

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