Integers and Their Opposites

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What are integers?

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Integers are whole numbers that can be positive, negative, or zero. They do not include fractions or decimals.

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What is the opposite of an integer?

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The opposite of an integer is the number that is the same distance from zero on the number line but in the opposite direction.

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How do you find the opposite of a number?

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To find the opposite of a number, change its sign. For example, the opposite of 5 is -5.

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What is the relationship between -3 and 3?

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-3 and 3 are opposites; they are the same distance from 0 but on opposite sides of the number line.

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How do you compare two negative integers?

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When comparing two negative integers, the one with the greater absolute value is the smaller number. For example, -12 < -2.

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What does it mean to be '4 units to the left of 0'?

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Being '4 units to the left of 0' means the integer is -4.

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What does it mean to be '12 units to the right of 0'?

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Being '12 units to the right of 0' means the integer is 12.

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What is the opposite of a withdrawal of $25?

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The opposite of a withdrawal of $25 is a deposit of $25.

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If -5 is an integer, what is its opposite?

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The opposite of -5 is 5.

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How do you represent the number -7 on a number line?

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On a number line, -7 is represented 7 units to the left of 0.