Integers - Real world application

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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 does it mean for an integer to be positive?

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A positive integer is a whole number greater than zero.

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What does it mean for an integer to be negative?

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A negative integer is a whole number less than zero.

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What is the absolute value of an integer?

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The absolute value of an integer is its distance from zero on the number line, always expressed as a positive number.

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What is the absolute value of -23?

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23

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If Alivia is ahead of Sam by 23 points, how can this be represented as an integer?

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This situation can be represented by the integer 23.

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If Mrs. Datz's bank account was overdrawn by $32, what integer represents this situation?

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This situation can be represented by the integer -32.

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What is the result of adding a positive integer to a negative integer?

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The result depends on the absolute values; if the positive integer is greater, the result is positive, and if the negative integer is greater, the result is negative.

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What does it mean to 'overdraw' a bank account?

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To overdraw a bank account means to withdraw more money than is available, resulting in a negative balance.

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How do you calculate the total after making a deposit into an overdrawn account?

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Add the deposit amount to the negative balance.