INTEGERS AND FRACTIONS FLASHCARD 1

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What is an integer?

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero, but does not include fractions or decimals.

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as a ratio of two integers, with a numerator and a denominator.

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How do you represent a number above sea level?

Back

A number above sea level is represented with a plus sign, e.g., +50 km.

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What is the result of subtracting a negative number?

Back

Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding its positive counterpart.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

Back

The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

Back

The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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What is the result of 12 - (-12)?

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The result is 24.

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How do you compare negative numbers?

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When comparing negative numbers, the number closer to zero is greater.

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What is the value of -12 - (-35)?

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The value is 23.

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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.