Integers, Opposites, and Absolute Value 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. It does not include fractions or decimals.

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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, |-5| = 5.

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What is the opposite of a number?

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The opposite of a number is the number that is the same distance from zero but in the opposite direction. For example, the opposite of 4 is -4.

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How do you express a withdrawal of $50 as an integer?

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A withdrawal of $50 is expressed as -50.

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Which is greater: |-15| or 15?

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They are equal: |-15| = 15.

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What is the absolute value of -22?

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The absolute value of -22 is 22.

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If a number is positive, what is its opposite?

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The opposite of a positive number is the same number with a negative sign. For example, the opposite of 10 is -10.

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What is the relationship between a number and its absolute value?

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A number and its absolute value are equal if the number is positive; if the number is negative, the absolute value is the positive version of that number.

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What is |-29|?

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|-29| = 29.

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How do you compare -10 and 10?

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-10 is less than 10: -10 < 10.