Integers Review

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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 the absolute value of an integer?

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The absolute value of an integer is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. For example, |-4| = 4.

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How do you find the distance between two integers on a number line?

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To find the distance between two integers, subtract the smaller integer from the larger integer and take the absolute value of the result.

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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 values of the integers. If the positive integer is larger, the result is positive; if the negative integer is larger, the result is negative.

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What is the result of subtracting a negative integer from a positive integer?

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Subtracting a negative integer is the same as adding its positive counterpart. For example, 5 - (-3) = 5 + 3 = 8.

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What does it mean to compare integers?

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Comparing integers involves determining which integer is greater, less than, or equal to another integer.

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What is the inequality symbol for 'greater than'?

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'Greater than' is represented by the symbol '>'.

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What is the inequality symbol for 'less than'?

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'Less than' is represented by the symbol '<'.

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What does a negative integer represent in real-life situations?

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A negative integer can represent a debt or a loss, such as owing money.

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What does zero represent in the context of integers?

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Zero represents a neutral point, indicating neither a positive nor a negative value, such as sea level.