Identifying Integers practice flashcard

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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.

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What are positive integers?

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Positive integers are whole numbers greater than zero (e.g., 1, 2, 3, ...).

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What are negative integers?

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Negative integers are whole numbers less than zero (e.g., -1, -2, -3, ...).

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What is zero classified as?

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Zero is classified as neither positive nor negative.

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What is the opposite of a positive integer?

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The opposite of a positive integer is its negative counterpart (e.g., the opposite of 5 is -5).

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What is the opposite of a negative integer?

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The opposite of a negative integer is its positive counterpart (e.g., the opposite of -3 is 3).

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How do you represent a loss in integers?

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A loss is represented by a negative integer (e.g., a loss of 10 yards is -10).

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How do you represent a gain in integers?

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A gain is represented by a positive integer (e.g., a gain of 10 yards is +10).

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What is the sum of a positive integer and its opposite?

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The sum of a positive integer and its opposite is zero (e.g., 5 + (-5) = 0).

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What is the difference between positive and negative integers?

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Positive integers are greater than zero, while negative integers are less than zero.