Understanding Integers

Numbers to the LEFT of zero are...

• positive

• negative

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Numbers to the RIGHT of zero are...

• positive

• negative

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Use an integer to describe this situation: diving 40 feet below sea level.

• 40

• -40

• 0

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Use an integer to describe the situation: A bird flies 5,000 feet above sea level.

• 5,000

• -5,000

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Use an integer to describe the situation: I owe Sarah 45 dollars.

• 45

• -45

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Use an integer to describe the situation: It is 6 degrees below zero outside.

• 6

• -6

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ten degrees below zero

• -10
• 10

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6 steps forward

• -6
• 6

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a loss of 7 pounds

• -7
• 7

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a withdrawal of $20

• -20
• 20

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