Integers, Opposites, and Absolute Value, Comparing

What is the opposite of 8?

• -8

• 16

• 0

What is the opposite of -12?

• -12

• 0

• 12

The opposite of 21 is __.

What is the Absolute Value of 9?

• -9

• 9

• 0

What is the Absolute Value of (-2)?

• 2

• -2

• 0

• -15

• 15

• 0

• 10

• 0

• -10

• -5

• 5

• 0

Bill is thinking of a number. He says his number is the opposite of l-12l. What number is Bill thinking of?

• -l-12l

• 12

• 12-12

• l12l

Which situation is best represented with a negative integer?

• 68 degrees above zero

• A growth of 4 inches

• Earnings of $28

• 78 feet below sea level