Understanding Integers- Value and Absolute Value

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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 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 and |-3| = 3.

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Is the absolute value of -5 equal to 5?

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Yes, the absolute value of -5 is 5, as it represents the distance from zero.

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What is the absolute value of |0|?

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The absolute value of |0| is 0.

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True or False: The absolute value of |3| is -3.

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False, the absolute value is always non-negative.

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What is a terminating decimal?

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A terminating decimal is a decimal that has a finite number of digits after the decimal point, such as 0.75.

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What is a repeating decimal?

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A repeating decimal is a decimal that has one or more digits that repeat infinitely, such as 0.333... or 0.666... .

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Is the fraction 1/4 a terminating or repeating decimal?

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Terminating, because it converts to 0.25.

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0.5.

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0.666..., which is a repeating decimal.